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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.74, 538.32 and 338.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.74, 538.32 and 338.95 is: 507.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.74 : 538.32 = 338.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.74/538.32 = 338.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.74x = 538.32 × 338.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.74x = 182,463.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,463.56/359.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.21

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