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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.67, 511.35 and 260.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.67, 511.35 and 260.10 is: 358.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.67 : 511.35 = 260.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.67/511.35 = 260.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.67x = 511.35 × 260.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.67x = 133,002.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,002.14/370.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.82

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