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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.13, 506.43 and 260.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.13, 506.43 and 260.55 is: 390.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.13 : 506.43 = 260.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.13/506.43 = 260.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.13x = 506.43 × 260.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.13x = 131,950.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,950.34/338.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.24

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