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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.17, 538.46 and 338.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.17, 538.46 and 338.80 is: 507.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.17 : 538.46 = 338.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.17/538.46 = 338.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.17x = 538.46 × 338.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.17x = 182,429.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,429.75/359.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.92

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