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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.59, 552.83 and 94.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.59, 552.83 and 94.68 is: 142.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.59 : 552.83 = 94.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.59/552.83 = 94.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.59x = 552.83 × 94.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.59x = 52,341.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,341.94/368.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.01

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