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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.05, 511.77 and 260.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.05, 511.77 and 260.41 is: 359.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.05 : 511.77 = 260.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.05/511.77 = 260.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.05x = 511.77 × 260.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.05x = 133,270.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,270.03/371.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.17

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