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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.88, 504.84 and 259.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.88, 504.84 and 259.48 is: 388.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.88 : 504.84 = 259.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.88/504.84 = 259.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.88x = 504.84 × 259.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.88x = 130,995.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,995.88/336.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.85

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