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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.76, 549.34 and 338.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.76, 549.34 and 338.31 is: 506.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.76 : 549.34 = 338.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.76/549.34 = 338.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.76x = 549.34 × 338.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.76x = 185,847.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,847.22/366.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.73

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