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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.83, 519.90 and 260.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.83, 519.90 and 260.46 is: 359.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.83 : 519.90 = 260.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.83/519.90 = 260.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.83x = 519.90 × 260.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.83x = 135,413.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,413.15/376.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.35

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