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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.60, 498.42 and 260.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.60, 498.42 and 260.84 is: 390.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.60 : 498.42 = 260.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.60/498.42 = 260.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.60x = 498.42 × 260.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.60x = 130,007.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,007.87/332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.88

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