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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.78, 580.97 and 376.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.78, 580.97 and 376.55 is: 565.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.78 : 580.97 = 376.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.78/580.97 = 376.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.78x = 580.97 × 376.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.78x = 218,764.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,764.47/386.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.61

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