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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.34, 511.55 and 260.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.34, 511.55 and 260.60 is: 359.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.34 : 511.55 = 260.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.34/511.55 = 260.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.34x = 511.55 × 260.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.34x = 133,309.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,309.93/371.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.00

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