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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.75, 505.57 and 260.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.75, 505.57 and 260.51 is: 389.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.75 : 505.57 = 260.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.75/505.57 = 260.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.75x = 505.57 × 260.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.75x = 131,706.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,706.04/337.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.95

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