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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.96, 579.12 and 370.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.96, 579.12 and 370.48 is: 555.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.96 : 579.12 = 370.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.96/579.12 = 370.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.96x = 579.12 × 370.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.96x = 214,552.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,552.38/385.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.89

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