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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.05, 505.08 and 259.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.05, 505.08 and 259.74 is: 389.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.05 : 505.08 = 259.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.05/505.08 = 259.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.05x = 505.08 × 259.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.05x = 131,189.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,189.48/337.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.23

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