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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.95, 519.62 and 260.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.95, 519.62 and 260.31 is: 358.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.95 : 519.62 = 260.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.95/519.62 = 260.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.95x = 519.62 × 260.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.95x = 135,260.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,260.98/376.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.83

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