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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.73, 538.69 and 338.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.73, 538.69 and 338.37 is: 503.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.73 : 538.69 = 338.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.73/538.69 = 338.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.73x = 538.69 × 338.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.73x = 182,275.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,275.69/361.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.91

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