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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.39, 460.54 and 260.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.39, 460.54 and 260.66 is: 360.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.39 : 460.54 = 260.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.39/460.54 = 260.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.39x = 460.54 × 260.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.39x = 120,045.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,045.83/333.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.07

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