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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.63, 510.15 and 259.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.63, 510.15 and 259.27 is: 357.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.63 : 510.15 = 259.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.63/510.15 = 259.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.63x = 510.15 × 259.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.63x = 132,266.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,266.59/369.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.84

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