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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.58, 498.42 and 260.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.58, 498.42 and 260.46 is: 390.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.58 : 498.42 = 260.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.58/498.42 = 260.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.58x = 498.42 × 260.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.58x = 129,818.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,818.47/332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.34

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