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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.40, 572.40 and 370.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.40, 572.40 and 370.40 is: 554.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.40 : 572.40 = 370.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.40/572.40 = 370.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.40x = 572.40 × 370.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.40x = 212,016.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,016.96/382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.44

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