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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.10, 574.34 and 375.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.10, 574.34 and 375.57 is: 558.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.10 : 574.34 = 375.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.10/574.34 = 375.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.10x = 574.34 × 375.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.10x = 215,703.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,703.00/386.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.67

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