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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.01, 511.46 and 260.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.01, 511.46 and 260.15 is: 358.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.01 : 511.46 = 260.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.01/511.46 = 260.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.01x = 511.46 × 260.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.01x = 133,054.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,054.90/371.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.63

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