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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.86, 574.28 and 94.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.86, 574.28 and 94.30 is: 141.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.86 : 574.28 = 94.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.86/574.28 = 94.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.86x = 574.28 × 94.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.86x = 54,151.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,151.73/382.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.44

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