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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.16, 573.24 and 370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.16, 573.24 and 370 is: 555

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.16 : 573.24 = 370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.16/573.24 = 370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.16x = 573.24 × 370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.16x = 212,098.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,098.80/382.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555

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