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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.71, 511.74 and 260.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.71, 511.74 and 260.19 is: 359.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.71 : 511.74 = 260.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.71/511.74 = 260.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.71x = 511.74 × 260.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.71x = 133,149.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,149.63/370.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.17

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