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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.83, 574.90 and 370.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.83, 574.90 and 370.17 is: 551.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.83 : 574.90 = 370.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.83/574.90 = 370.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.83x = 574.90 × 370.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.83x = 212,809.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,809.81/385.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.56

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