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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.98, 495.01 and 338.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.98, 495.01 and 338.46 is: 466.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.98 : 495.01 = 338.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.98/495.01 = 338.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.98x = 495.01 × 338.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.98x = 167,541.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,541.08/358.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.71

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