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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.60, 580.04 and 373.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.60, 580.04 and 373.64 is: 560.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.60 : 580.04 = 373.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.60/580.04 = 373.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.60x = 580.04 × 373.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.60x = 216,726.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,726.15/386.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.60

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