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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.34, 502.84 and 338.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.34, 502.84 and 338.63 is: 464.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.34 : 502.84 = 338.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.34/502.84 = 338.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.34x = 502.84 × 338.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.34x = 170,277.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,277.12/366.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.81

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