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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.10, 577.98 and 376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.10, 577.98 and 376.80 is: 564.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.10 : 577.98 = 376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.10/577.98 = 376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.10x = 577.98 × 376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.10x = 217,782.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,782.86/386.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.06

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