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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.78, 506.94 and 256.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.78, 506.94 and 256.36 is: 384.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.78 : 506.94 = 256.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.78/506.94 = 256.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.78x = 506.94 × 256.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.78x = 129,959.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,959.14/337.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.74

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