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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.94, 499.40 and 256.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.94, 499.40 and 256.38 is: 384.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.94 : 499.40 = 256.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.94/499.40 = 256.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.94x = 499.40 × 256.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.94x = 128,036.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,036.17/332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.56

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