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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.22, 512.54 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.22, 512.54 and 259.44 is: 358.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.22 : 512.54 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.22/512.54 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.22x = 512.54 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.22x = 132,973.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,973.38/371.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.21

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