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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.74, 576.91 and 372.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.74, 576.91 and 372.97 is: 556.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.74 : 576.91 = 372.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.74/576.91 = 372.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.74x = 576.91 × 372.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.74x = 215,170.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,170.12/386.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.37

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