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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.83, 500.31 and 256.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.83, 500.31 and 256.50 is: 384.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.83 : 500.31 = 256.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.83/500.31 = 256.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.83x = 500.31 × 256.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.83x = 128,329.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,329.52/333.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.41

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