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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.16, 578.48 and 374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.16, 578.48 and 374 is: 560.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.16 : 578.48 = 374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.16/578.48 = 374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.16x = 578.48 × 374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.16x = 216,351.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,351.52/386.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.26

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