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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.24, 511.02 and 259.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.24, 511.02 and 259.60 is: 358.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.24 : 511.02 = 259.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.24/511.02 = 259.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.24x = 511.02 × 259.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.24x = 132,660.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,660.79/370.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.31

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