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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.83, 505.67 and 259.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.83, 505.67 and 259.85 is: 390.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.83 : 505.67 = 259.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.83/505.67 = 259.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.83x = 505.67 × 259.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.83x = 131,396.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,396.47/336.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.10

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