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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.82, 512.26 and 260.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.82, 512.26 and 260.26 is: 359.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.82 : 512.26 = 260.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.82/512.26 = 260.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.82x = 512.26 × 260.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.82x = 133,320.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,320.79/370.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.53

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