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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.66, 576.74 and 375.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.66, 576.74 and 375.14 is: 559.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.66 : 576.74 = 375.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.66/576.74 = 375.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.66x = 576.74 × 375.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.66x = 216,358.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,358.24/386.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.56

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