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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.08, 530.43 and 338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.08, 530.43 and 338.50 is: 508.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.08 : 530.43 = 338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.08/530.43 = 338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.08x = 530.43 × 338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.08x = 179,550.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,550.56/353.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.53

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