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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.71, 511.38 and 260.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.71, 511.38 and 260.13 is: 358.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.71 : 511.38 = 260.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.71/511.38 = 260.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.71x = 511.38 × 260.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.71x = 133,025.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,025.28/370.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.84

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