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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.24, 545.82 and 338.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.24, 545.82 and 338.68 is: 507.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.24 : 545.82 = 338.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.24/545.82 = 338.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.24x = 545.82 × 338.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.24x = 184,858.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,858.32/364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.52

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