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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.02, 501.92 and 338.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.02, 501.92 and 338.10 is: 466.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.02 : 501.92 = 338.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.02/501.92 = 338.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.02x = 501.92 × 338.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.02x = 169,699.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,699.15/364.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.18

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