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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.64, 538 and 337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.64, 538 and 337.52 is: 506.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.64 : 538 = 337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.64/538 = 337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.64x = 538 × 337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.64x = 181,585.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,585.76/358.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.32

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