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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.91, 511.85 and 260.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.91, 511.85 and 260.57 is: 359.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.91 : 511.85 = 260.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.91/511.85 = 260.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.91x = 511.85 × 260.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.91x = 133,371.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,371.45/370.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.58

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