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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.83, 512.59 and 260.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.83, 512.59 and 260.96 is: 359.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.83 : 512.59 = 260.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.83/512.59 = 260.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.83x = 512.59 × 260.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.83x = 133,764.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,764.18/371.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.75

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