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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.03, 1,414 and 365.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.03, 1,414 and 365.23 is: 547.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.03 : 1,414 = 365.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.03/1,414 = 365.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.03x = 1,414 × 365.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.03x = 516,435.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,435.22/943.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.63

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