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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.83, 500.90 and 338.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.83, 500.90 and 338.99 is: 466.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.83 : 500.90 = 338.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.83/500.90 = 338.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.83x = 500.90 × 338.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.83x = 169,795.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,795.89/363.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.70

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