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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.88, 511.84 and 260.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.88, 511.84 and 260.32 is: 359.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.88 : 511.84 = 260.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.88/511.84 = 260.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.88x = 511.84 × 260.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.88x = 133,239.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,239.63/370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.25

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