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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.95, 512.01 and 260.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.95, 512.01 and 260.46 is: 359.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.95 : 512.01 = 260.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.95/512.01 = 260.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.95x = 512.01 × 260.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.95x = 133,358.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,358.12/370.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.50

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