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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.68, 499.79 and 260.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.68, 499.79 and 260.37 is: 389.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.68 : 499.79 = 260.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.68/499.79 = 260.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.68x = 499.79 × 260.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.68x = 130,129.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,129.02/333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.99

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