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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.06, 504.61 and 256.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.06, 504.61 and 256.22 is: 383.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.06 : 504.61 = 256.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.06/504.61 = 256.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.06x = 504.61 × 256.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.06x = 129,291.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,291.17/337.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.59

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