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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.34, 519.51 and 260.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.34, 519.51 and 260.70 is: 358.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.34 : 519.51 = 260.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.34/519.51 = 260.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.34x = 519.51 × 260.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.34x = 135,436.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,436.26/377.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.92

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