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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.69, 537.24 and 338.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.69, 537.24 and 338.19 is: 503.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.69 : 537.24 = 338.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.69/537.24 = 338.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.69x = 537.24 × 338.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.69x = 181,689.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,689.20/360.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.73

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