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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.50, 511.66 and 260.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.50, 511.66 and 260.16 is: 359.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.50 : 511.66 = 260.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.50/511.66 = 260.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.50x = 511.66 × 260.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.50x = 133,110.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,110.26/370.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.28

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