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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.31, 500.81 and 260.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.31, 500.81 and 260.24 is: 389.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.31 : 500.81 = 260.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.31/500.81 = 260.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.31x = 500.81 × 260.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.31x = 130,326.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,326.99/334.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.84

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