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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.04, 1,414.56 and 357.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.04, 1,414.56 and 357.71 is: 536.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.04 : 1,414.56 = 357.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.04/1,414.56 = 357.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.04x = 1,414.56 × 357.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.04x = 506,000.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,000.47/943.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.57

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