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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.60, 546.56 and 338.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.60, 546.56 and 338.25 is: 508.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.60 : 546.56 = 338.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.60/546.56 = 338.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.60x = 546.56 × 338.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.60x = 184,873.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,873.92/363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.45

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