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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.91, 577.60 and 373.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.91, 577.60 and 373.41 is: 557.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.91 : 577.60 = 373.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.91/577.60 = 373.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.91x = 577.60 × 373.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.91x = 215,680.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,680.68/386.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.44

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