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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.64, 573.96 and 94.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.64, 573.96 and 94.08 is: 141.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.64 : 573.96 = 94.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.64/573.96 = 94.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.64x = 573.96 × 94.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.64x = 53,997.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,997.43/382.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.12

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