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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.16, 573.50 and 370.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.16, 573.50 and 370.66 is: 553.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.16 : 573.50 = 370.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.16/573.50 = 370.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.16x = 573.50 × 370.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.16x = 212,573.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,573.51/384.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.35

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