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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.99, 499.80 and 338.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.99, 499.80 and 338.77 is: 467.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.99 : 499.80 = 338.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.99/499.80 = 338.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.99x = 499.80 × 338.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.99x = 169,317.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,317.25/361.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.74

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