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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.96, 577.36 and 375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.96, 577.36 and 375 is: 558.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.96 : 577.36 = 375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.96/577.36 = 375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.96x = 577.36 × 375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.96x = 216,510
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,510/387.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.07

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