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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.93, 497.42 and 259.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.93, 497.42 and 259.70 is: 389.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.93 : 497.42 = 259.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.93/497.42 = 259.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.93x = 497.42 × 259.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.93x = 129,178.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,178.68/331.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.18

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