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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.51, 511.14 and 259.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.51, 511.14 and 259.95 is: 358.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.51 : 511.14 = 259.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.51/511.14 = 259.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.51x = 511.14 × 259.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.51x = 132,870.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,870.84/370.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.62

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