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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.67, 512.91 and 260.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.67, 512.91 and 260.97 is: 360.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.67 : 512.91 = 260.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.67/512.91 = 260.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.67x = 512.91 × 260.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.67x = 133,854.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,854.12/371.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.14

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