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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.29, 552.43 and 94.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.29, 552.43 and 94.38 is: 141.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.29 : 552.43 = 94.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.29/552.43 = 94.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.29x = 552.43 × 94.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.29x = 52,138.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,138.34/368.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.57

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