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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.20, 506.40 and 260.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.20, 506.40 and 260.35 is: 390.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.20 : 506.40 = 260.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.20/506.40 = 260.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.20x = 506.40 × 260.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.20x = 131,841.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,841.24/337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.99

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