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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.50, 554.94 and 338.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.50, 554.94 and 338.91 is: 507.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.50 : 554.94 = 338.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.50/554.94 = 338.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.50x = 554.94 × 338.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.50x = 188,074.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,074.72/370.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.62

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