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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.34, 512.19 and 260.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.34, 512.19 and 260.73 is: 359.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.34 : 512.19 = 260.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.34/512.19 = 260.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.34x = 512.19 × 260.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.34x = 133,543.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,543.30/371.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.63

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