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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.56, 505.36 and 256.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.56, 505.36 and 256.72 is: 384.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.56 : 505.36 = 256.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.56/505.36 = 256.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.56x = 505.36 × 256.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.56x = 129,736.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,736.02/337.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.33

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