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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.58, 496.92 and 259.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.58, 496.92 and 259.46 is: 388.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.58 : 496.92 = 259.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.58/496.92 = 259.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.58x = 496.92 × 259.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.58x = 128,930.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,930.86/331.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.84

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