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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.09, 574.63 and 94.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.09, 574.63 and 94.53 is: 141.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.09 : 574.63 = 94.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.09/574.63 = 94.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.09x = 574.63 × 94.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.09x = 54,316.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,316.90/383.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.79

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