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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.38, 511.19 and 260.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.38, 511.19 and 260.02 is: 358.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.38 : 511.19 = 260.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.38/511.19 = 260.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.38x = 511.19 × 260.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.38x = 132,919.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,919.62/370.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.87

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