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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.43, 531.65 and 94.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.43, 531.65 and 94.43 is: 141.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.43 : 531.65 = 94.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.43/531.65 = 94.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.43x = 531.65 × 94.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.43x = 50,204.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,204.74/354.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.65

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