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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.41, 546.71 and 338.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.41, 546.71 and 338.27 is: 507.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.41 : 546.71 = 338.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.41/546.71 = 338.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.41x = 546.71 × 338.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.41x = 184,931.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,931.17/364.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.48

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