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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.52, 500.28 and 256.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.52, 500.28 and 256.59 is: 384.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.52 : 500.28 = 256.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.52/500.28 = 256.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.52x = 500.28 × 256.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.52x = 128,367.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,367.29/333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.89

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