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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.16, 580.04 and 373.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.16, 580.04 and 373.20 is: 560.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.16 : 580.04 = 373.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.16/580.04 = 373.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.16x = 580.04 × 373.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.16x = 216,470.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,470.93/386.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.57

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