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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.86, 505.98 and 256.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.86, 505.98 and 256.05 is: 383.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.86 : 505.98 = 256.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.86/505.98 = 256.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.86x = 505.98 × 256.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.86x = 129,556.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,556.18/337.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.46

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