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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.59, 573.88 and 94.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.59, 573.88 and 94.03 is: 141.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.59 : 573.88 = 94.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.59/573.88 = 94.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.59x = 573.88 × 94.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.59x = 53,961.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,961.94/382.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.04

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