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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.10, 570.95 and 374.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.10, 570.95 and 374.19 is: 557.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.10 : 570.95 = 374.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.10/570.95 = 374.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.10x = 570.95 × 374.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.10x = 213,641.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,641.91/383.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.67

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