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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.35, 578.35 and 377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.35, 578.35 and 377.04 is: 564.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.35 : 578.35 = 377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.35/578.35 = 377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.35x = 578.35 × 377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.35x = 218,061.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,061.08/386.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.41

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