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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.51, 545.94 and 338.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.51, 545.94 and 338.94 is: 509.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.51 : 545.94 = 338.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.51/545.94 = 338.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.51x = 545.94 × 338.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.51x = 185,040.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,040.90/363.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.04

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