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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.81, 580.55 and 373.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.81, 580.55 and 373.97 is: 559.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.81 : 580.55 = 373.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.81/580.55 = 373.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.81x = 580.55 × 373.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.81x = 217,106.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,106.32/387.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.83

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