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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.12, 504.72 and 259.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.12, 504.72 and 259.84 is: 389.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.12 : 504.72 = 259.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.12/504.72 = 259.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.12x = 504.72 × 259.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.12x = 131,146.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,146.44/337.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.02

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