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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.80, 570.48 and 374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.80, 570.48 and 374.58 is: 558.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.80 : 570.48 = 374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.80/570.48 = 374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.80x = 570.48 × 374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.80x = 213,690.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,690.40/382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.23

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