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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.92, 564.21 and 260.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.92, 564.21 and 260.69 is: 390.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.92 : 564.21 = 260.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.92/564.21 = 260.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.92x = 564.21 × 260.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.92x = 147,081.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,081.08/376.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.22

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