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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360, 496.98 and 338.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360, 496.98 and 338.40 is: 467.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360 : 496.98 = 338.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360/496.98 = 338.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360x = 496.98 × 338.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360x = 168,178.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,178.03/360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.16

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