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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.21, 511.05 and 259.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.21, 511.05 and 259.69 is: 358.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.21 : 511.05 = 259.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.21/511.05 = 259.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.21x = 511.05 × 259.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.21x = 132,714.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,714.57/370.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.48

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