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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.56, 503.86 and 255.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.56, 503.86 and 255.72 is: 382.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.56 : 503.86 = 255.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.56/503.86 = 255.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.56x = 503.86 × 255.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.56x = 128,847.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,847.08/336.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.84

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