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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.46, 542.18 and 338.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.46, 542.18 and 338.40 is: 507.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.46 : 542.18 = 338.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.46/542.18 = 338.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.46x = 542.18 × 338.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.46x = 183,474.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,474.56/361.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.59

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