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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.93, 498.91 and 260.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.93, 498.91 and 260.70 is: 390.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.93 : 498.91 = 260.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.93/498.91 = 260.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.93x = 498.91 × 260.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.93x = 130,065.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,065.84/332.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.67

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