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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.84, 466.44 and 260.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.84, 466.44 and 260.56 is: 359.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.84 : 466.44 = 260.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.84/466.44 = 260.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.84x = 466.44 × 260.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.84x = 121,535.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,535.61/337.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.74

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