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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.34, 510.17 and 259.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.34, 510.17 and 259.60 is: 357.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.34 : 510.17 = 259.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.34/510.17 = 259.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.34x = 510.17 × 259.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.34x = 132,440.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,440.13/370.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.62

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