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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.44, 503.92 and 255.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.44, 503.92 and 255.76 is: 383.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.44 : 503.92 = 255.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.44/503.92 = 255.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.44x = 503.92 × 255.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.44x = 128,882.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,882.58/336.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.08

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