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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.75, 580.13 and 94.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.75, 580.13 and 94.25 is: 141.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.75 : 580.13 = 94.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.75/580.13 = 94.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.75x = 580.13 × 94.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.75x = 54,678.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,678.59/386.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.38

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