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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.08, 509.85 and 259.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.08, 509.85 and 259.35 is: 357.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.08 : 509.85 = 259.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.08/509.85 = 259.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.08x = 509.85 × 259.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.08x = 132,229.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,229.60/370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.30

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