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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.04, 505.89 and 256.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.04, 505.89 and 256.41 is: 383.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.04 : 505.89 = 256.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.04/505.89 = 256.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.04x = 505.89 × 256.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.04x = 129,715.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,715.25/338.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.73

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