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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.81, 511.48 and 260.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.81, 511.48 and 260.09 is: 358.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.81 : 511.48 = 260.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.81/511.48 = 260.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.81x = 511.48 × 260.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.81x = 133,029.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,029.53/370.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.75

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