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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.63, 554.60 and 338.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.63, 554.60 and 338.96 is: 508.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.63 : 554.60 = 338.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.63/554.60 = 338.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.63x = 554.60 × 338.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.63x = 187,982.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,982.75/369.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.57

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