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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.17, 461.88 and 260.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.17, 461.88 and 260.73 is: 360.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.17 : 461.88 = 260.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.17/461.88 = 260.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.17x = 461.88 × 260.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.17x = 120,425.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,425.97/334.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.37

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