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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.50, 547.56 and 338.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.50, 547.56 and 338.58 is: 508.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.50 : 547.56 = 338.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.50/547.56 = 338.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.50x = 547.56 × 338.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.50x = 185,392.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,392.86/364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.62

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