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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.96, 520.08 and 260.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.96, 520.08 and 260.32 is: 359.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.96 : 520.08 = 260.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.96/520.08 = 260.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.96x = 520.08 × 260.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.96x = 135,387.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,387.23/376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.16

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