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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.16, 511.56 and 260.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.16, 511.56 and 260.82 is: 359.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.16 : 511.56 = 260.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.16/511.56 = 260.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.16x = 511.56 × 260.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.16x = 133,425.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,425.08/371.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.48

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