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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.98, 545.49 and 338.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.98, 545.49 and 338.38 is: 508.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.98 : 545.49 = 338.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.98/545.49 = 338.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.98x = 545.49 × 338.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.98x = 184,582.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,582.91/362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.52

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