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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.60, 573.36 and 370.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.60, 573.36 and 370.90 is: 555.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.60 : 573.36 = 370.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.60/573.36 = 370.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.60x = 573.36 × 370.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.60x = 212,659.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,659.22/382.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.83

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