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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.02, 506.36 and 260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.02, 506.36 and 260.72 is: 390.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.02 : 506.36 = 260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.02/506.36 = 260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.02x = 506.36 × 260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.02x = 132,018.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,018.18/338.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.56

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