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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.97, 511.37 and 260.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.97, 511.37 and 260.10 is: 358.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.97 : 511.37 = 260.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.97/511.37 = 260.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.97x = 511.37 × 260.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.97x = 133,007.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,007.34/370.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.54

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