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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.89, 505.77 and 259.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.89, 505.77 and 259.91 is: 390.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.89 : 505.77 = 259.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.89/505.77 = 259.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.89x = 505.77 × 259.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.89x = 131,450.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,450.85/336.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.19

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