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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.71, 496.89 and 338.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.71, 496.89 and 338.03 is: 465.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.71 : 496.89 = 338.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.71/496.89 = 338.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.71x = 496.89 × 338.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.71x = 167,963.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,963.73/360.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.65

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