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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.70, 507.15 and 260.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.70, 507.15 and 260.85 is: 391.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.70 : 507.15 = 260.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.70/507.15 = 260.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.70x = 507.15 × 260.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.70x = 132,290.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,290.08/337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.74

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