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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.60, 510.66 and 260.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.60, 510.66 and 260.20 is: 358.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.60 : 510.66 = 260.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.60/510.66 = 260.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.60x = 510.66 × 260.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.60x = 132,873.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,873.73/370.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.54

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