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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386, 578.28 and 370.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386, 578.28 and 370.16 is: 554.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386 : 578.28 = 370.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386/578.28 = 370.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386x = 578.28 × 370.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386x = 214,056.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,056.12/386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.55

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