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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.30, 576.70 and 370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.30, 576.70 and 370.10 is: 552.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.30 : 576.70 = 370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.30/576.70 = 370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.30x = 576.70 × 370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.30x = 213,439.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,439.27/386.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.52

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