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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.32, 571.08 and 370.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.32, 571.08 and 370.27 is: 551.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.32 : 571.08 = 370.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.32/571.08 = 370.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.32x = 571.08 × 370.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.32x = 211,453.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,453.79/383.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.64

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