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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.94, 571.41 and 92.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.94, 571.41 and 92.38 is: 138.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.94 : 571.41 = 92.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.94/571.41 = 92.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.94x = 571.41 × 92.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.94x = 52,783.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,783.54/380.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.56

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