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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.64, 499.94 and 260.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.64, 499.94 and 260.34 is: 390.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.64 : 499.94 = 260.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.64/499.94 = 260.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.64x = 499.94 × 260.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.64x = 130,154.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,154.13/333.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.11

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