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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.86, 505.18 and 259.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.86, 505.18 and 259.91 is: 389.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.86 : 505.18 = 259.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.86/505.18 = 259.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.86x = 505.18 × 259.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.86x = 131,297.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,297.51/336.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.77

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