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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.60, 573.89 and 94.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.60, 573.89 and 94.04 is: 141.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.60 : 573.89 = 94.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.60/573.89 = 94.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.60x = 573.89 × 94.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.60x = 53,965.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,965.51/382.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.05

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