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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.56, 499.50 and 259.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.56, 499.50 and 259.74 is: 391.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.56 : 499.50 = 259.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.56/499.50 = 259.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.56x = 499.50 × 259.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.56x = 129,740.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,740.13/331.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.30

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