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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.99, 504 and 259.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.99, 504 and 259.45 is: 389.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.99 : 504 = 259.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.99/504 = 259.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.99x = 504 × 259.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.99x = 130,761.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,761.54/335.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.18

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