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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.67, 565.29 and 261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.67, 565.29 and 261.92 is: 393.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.67 : 565.29 = 261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.67/565.29 = 261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.67x = 565.29 × 261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.67x = 148,060.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,060.76/376.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.08

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