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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.80, 577.50 and 370.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.80, 577.50 and 370.22 is: 555.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.80 : 577.50 = 370.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.80/577.50 = 370.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.80x = 577.50 × 370.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.80x = 213,802.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,802.05/384.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.62

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