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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.48, 511.99 and 260.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.48, 511.99 and 260.60 is: 359.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.48 : 511.99 = 260.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.48/511.99 = 260.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.48x = 511.99 × 260.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.48x = 133,421.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,421.38/371.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.17

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