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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.92, 574.39 and 94.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.92, 574.39 and 94.36 is: 141.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.92 : 574.39 = 94.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.92/574.39 = 94.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.92x = 574.39 × 94.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.92x = 54,198.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,198.67/382.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.54

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