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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.68, 574.04 and 94.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.68, 574.04 and 94.12 is: 141.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.68 : 574.04 = 94.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.68/574.04 = 94.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.68x = 574.04 × 94.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.68x = 54,028.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,028.64/382.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.18

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