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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.39, 506.48 and 256.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.39, 506.48 and 256.79 is: 384.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.39 : 506.48 = 256.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.39/506.48 = 256.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.39x = 506.48 × 256.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.39x = 130,055.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,055.18/338.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.33

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