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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.72, 496 and 338.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.72, 496 and 338.52 is: 466.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.72 : 496 = 338.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.72/496 = 338.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.72x = 496 × 338.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.72x = 167,905.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,905.92/359.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.77

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