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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.46, 565.61 and 260.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.46, 565.61 and 260.19 is: 389.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.46 : 565.61 = 260.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.46/565.61 = 260.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.46x = 565.61 × 260.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.46x = 147,164.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,164.76/377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.88

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