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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.02, 1,415.16 and 357.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.02, 1,415.16 and 357.93 is: 537.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.02 : 1,415.16 = 357.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.02/1,415.16 = 357.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.02x = 1,415.16 × 357.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.02x = 506,528.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,528.22/943.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.13

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