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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.10, 582.30 and 373.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.10, 582.30 and 373.77 is: 563.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.10 : 582.30 = 373.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.10/582.30 = 373.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.10x = 582.30 × 373.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.10x = 217,646.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,646.27/386.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.70

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