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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.32, 574.05 and 372.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.32, 574.05 and 372.27 is: 554.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.32 : 574.05 = 372.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.32/574.05 = 372.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.32x = 574.05 × 372.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.32x = 213,701.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,701.59/385.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.61

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