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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.23, 552.51 and 338.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.23, 552.51 and 338.15 is: 507.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.23 : 552.51 = 338.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.23/552.51 = 338.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.23x = 552.51 × 338.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.23x = 186,831.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,831.26/368.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.38

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