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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.71, 511.18 and 260.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.71, 511.18 and 260.15 is: 358.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.71 : 511.18 = 260.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.71/511.18 = 260.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.71x = 511.18 × 260.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.71x = 132,980.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,980.27/370.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.72

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