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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.05, 510.04 and 259.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.05, 510.04 and 259.32 is: 357.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.05 : 510.04 = 259.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.05/510.04 = 259.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.05x = 510.04 × 259.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.05x = 132,263.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,263.57/370.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.42

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