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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.82, 505.92 and 260.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.82, 505.92 and 260.60 is: 390.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.82 : 505.92 = 260.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.82/505.92 = 260.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.82x = 505.92 × 260.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.82x = 131,842.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,842.75/337.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.28

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