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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.80, 511.16 and 260.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.80, 511.16 and 260.51 is: 359.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.80 : 511.16 = 260.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.80/511.16 = 260.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.80x = 511.16 × 260.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.80x = 133,158.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,158.43/370.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.11

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