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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.14, 541.93 and 338.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.14, 541.93 and 338.37 is: 507.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.14 : 541.93 = 338.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.14/541.93 = 338.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.14x = 541.93 × 338.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.14x = 183,370.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,370.14/361.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.75

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