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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.41, 551.31 and 338.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.41, 551.31 and 338.65 is: 508.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.41 : 551.31 = 338.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.41/551.31 = 338.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.41x = 551.31 × 338.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.41x = 186,701.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,701.13/367.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.15

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