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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.74, 565.11 and 260.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.74, 565.11 and 260.82 is: 391.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.74 : 565.11 = 260.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.74/565.11 = 260.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.74x = 565.11 × 260.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.74x = 147,391.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,391.99/376.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.23

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