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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.82, 505.91 and 260.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.82, 505.91 and 260.21 is: 389.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.82 : 505.91 = 260.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.82/505.91 = 260.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.82x = 505.91 × 260.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.82x = 131,644.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,644.76/337.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.69

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