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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.16, 559.80 and 338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.16, 559.80 and 338.16 is: 505.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.16 : 559.80 = 338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.16/559.80 = 338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.16x = 559.80 × 338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.16x = 189,301.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,301.97/374.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.94

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