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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.57, 579.18 and 372.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.57, 579.18 and 372.35 is: 557.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.57 : 579.18 = 372.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.57/579.18 = 372.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.57x = 579.18 × 372.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.57x = 215,657.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,657.67/386.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.87

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