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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.27, 512.45 and 260.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.27, 512.45 and 260.77 is: 359.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.27 : 512.45 = 260.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.27/512.45 = 260.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.27x = 512.45 × 260.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.27x = 133,629.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,629.02/371.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.93

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