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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.17, 578.70 and 373.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.17, 578.70 and 373.83 is: 561.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.17 : 578.70 = 373.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.17/578.70 = 373.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.17x = 578.70 × 373.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.17x = 216,335.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,335.42/385.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.66

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