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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.02, 505.91 and 256.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.02, 505.91 and 256.41 is: 383.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.02 : 505.91 = 256.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.02/505.91 = 256.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.02x = 505.91 × 256.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.02x = 129,721.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,721.02/338.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.77

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