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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.70, 581.55 and 370.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.70, 581.55 and 370.90 is: 556.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.70 : 581.55 = 370.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.70/581.55 = 370.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.70x = 581.55 × 370.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.70x = 215,696.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,696.90/387.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.35

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