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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.10, 497.67 and 260.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.10, 497.67 and 260.34 is: 390.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.10 : 497.67 = 260.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.10/497.67 = 260.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.10x = 497.67 × 260.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.10x = 129,563.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,563.41/332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.13

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