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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.03, 506.23 and 259.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.03, 506.23 and 259.73 is: 390.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.03 : 506.23 = 259.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.03/506.23 = 259.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.03x = 506.23 × 259.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.03x = 131,483.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,483.12/337.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.12

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