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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.20, 510.98 and 259.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.20, 510.98 and 259.71 is: 358.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.20 : 510.98 = 259.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.20/510.98 = 259.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.20x = 510.98 × 259.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.20x = 132,704.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,704.06/370.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.47

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