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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.51, 513.72 and 260.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.51, 513.72 and 260.29 is: 358.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.51 : 513.72 = 260.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.51/513.72 = 260.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.51x = 513.72 × 260.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.51x = 133,716.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,716.18/372.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.96

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