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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.01, 497.09 and 260.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.01, 497.09 and 260.94 is: 390.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.01 : 497.09 = 260.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.01/497.09 = 260.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.01x = 497.09 × 260.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.01x = 129,709.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,709.36/332.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.68

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