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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.54, 563.90 and 260.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.54, 563.90 and 260.66 is: 390.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.54 : 563.90 = 260.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.54/563.90 = 260.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.54x = 563.90 × 260.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.54x = 146,986.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,986.17/376.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.36

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