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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.35, 506.03 and 256.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.35, 506.03 and 256.35 is: 384.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.35 : 506.03 = 256.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.35/506.03 = 256.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.35x = 506.03 × 256.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.35x = 129,719.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,719.51/337.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.53

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