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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.48, 510.72 and 259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.48, 510.72 and 259.62 is: 357.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.48 : 510.72 = 259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.48/510.72 = 259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.48x = 510.72 × 259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.48x = 132,593.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,593.13/370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.90

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