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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.80, 557.70 and 338.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.80, 557.70 and 338.20 is: 507.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.80 : 557.70 = 338.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.80/557.70 = 338.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.80x = 557.70 × 338.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.80x = 188,614.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,614.14/371.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.30

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