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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.64, 519.80 and 260

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.64, 519.80 and 260 is: 358.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.64 : 519.80 = 260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.64/519.80 = 260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.64x = 519.80 × 260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.64x = 135,148
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,148/376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.83

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