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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.67, 505.15 and 259.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.67, 505.15 and 259.78 is: 389.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.67 : 505.15 = 259.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.67/505.15 = 259.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.67x = 505.15 × 259.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.67x = 131,226.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,226.57/336.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.78

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