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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.01, 505.53 and 260.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.01, 505.53 and 260.09 is: 390.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.01 : 505.53 = 260.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.01/505.53 = 260.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.01x = 505.53 × 260.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.01x = 131,483.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,483.30/337.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.15

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