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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.91, 504.73 and 259.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.91, 504.73 and 259.76 is: 389.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.91 : 504.73 = 259.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.91/504.73 = 259.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.91x = 504.73 × 259.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.91x = 131,108.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,108.66/336.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.15

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