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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.61, 565.19 and 261.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.61, 565.19 and 261.86 is: 392.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.61 : 565.19 = 261.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.61/565.19 = 261.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.61x = 565.19 × 261.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.61x = 147,996.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,996.52/376.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.98

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