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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.45, 511.33 and 259.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.45, 511.33 and 259.95 is: 358.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.45 : 511.33 = 259.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.45/511.33 = 259.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.45x = 511.33 × 259.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.45x = 132,920.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,920.23/370.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.81

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