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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.39, 506.32 and 338.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.39, 506.32 and 338.23 is: 466.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.39 : 506.32 = 338.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.39/506.32 = 338.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.39x = 506.32 × 338.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.39x = 171,252.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,252.61/367.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.13

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