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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.72, 580.07 and 94.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.72, 580.07 and 94.22 is: 141.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.72 : 580.07 = 94.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.72/580.07 = 94.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.72x = 580.07 × 94.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.72x = 54,653.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,653.18/386.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.33

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