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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.93, 574.39 and 94.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.93, 574.39 and 94.37 is: 141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.93 : 574.39 = 94.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.93/574.39 = 94.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.93x = 574.39 × 94.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.93x = 54,202.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,202.43/382.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.55

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