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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.04, 503.48 and 338.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.04, 503.48 and 338.62 is: 467.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.04 : 503.48 = 338.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.04/503.48 = 338.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.04x = 503.48 × 338.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.04x = 170,488.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,488.40/365.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.04

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