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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.58, 510.12 and 259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.58, 510.12 and 259.08 is: 357.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.58 : 510.12 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.58/510.12 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.58x = 510.12 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.58x = 132,160.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,160.61/369.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.60

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