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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.66, 574.26 and 371.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.66, 574.26 and 371.16 is: 554.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.66 : 574.26 = 371.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.66/574.26 = 371.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.66x = 574.26 × 371.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.66x = 213,142.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,142.34/384.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.11

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