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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.97, 571.45 and 92.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.97, 571.45 and 92.41 is: 138.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.97 : 571.45 = 92.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.97/571.45 = 92.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.97x = 571.45 × 92.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.97x = 52,807.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,807.69/380.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.61

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