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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.44, 510.78 and 260.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.44, 510.78 and 260.28 is: 358.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.44 : 510.78 = 260.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.44/510.78 = 260.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.44x = 510.78 × 260.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.44x = 132,945.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,945.82/370.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.89

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