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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.34, 460.73 and 260.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.34, 460.73 and 260.54 is: 359.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.34 : 460.73 = 260.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.34/460.73 = 260.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.34x = 460.73 × 260.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.34x = 120,034.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,034.99/334.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.03

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