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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.14, 506.14 and 260.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.14, 506.14 and 260.16 is: 390.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.14 : 506.14 = 260.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.14/506.14 = 260.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.14x = 506.14 × 260.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.14x = 131,674.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,674.85/337.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.56

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