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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.30, 552.45 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.30, 552.45 and 94.40 is: 141.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.30 : 552.45 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.30/552.45 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.30x = 552.45 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.30x = 52,148.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,148.52/368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.59

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