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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.56, 564.30 and 260.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.56, 564.30 and 260.64 is: 390.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.56 : 564.30 = 260.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.56/564.30 = 260.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.56x = 564.30 × 260.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.56x = 147,079.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,079.15/376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.59

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