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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.22, 504.30 and 338.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.22, 504.30 and 338.84 is: 467.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.22 : 504.30 = 338.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.22/504.30 = 338.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.22x = 504.30 × 338.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.22x = 170,874.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,874.49/365.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.87

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