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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.15, 500.99 and 338.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.15, 500.99 and 338.11 is: 466.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.15 : 500.99 = 338.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.15/500.99 = 338.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.15x = 500.99 × 338.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.15x = 169,386.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,386.79/363.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.44

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