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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.33, 511.90 and 260.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.33, 511.90 and 260.46 is: 359.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.33 : 511.90 = 260.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.33/511.90 = 260.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.33x = 511.90 × 260.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.33x = 133,326.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,326.89/371.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.06

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