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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.40, 505.72 and 256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.40, 505.72 and 256 is: 383.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.40 : 505.72 = 256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.40/505.72 = 256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.40x = 505.72 × 256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.40x = 129,464.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,464.32/337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.71

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