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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.09, 1,415.04 and 366.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.09, 1,415.04 and 366.37 is: 549.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.09 : 1,415.04 = 366.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.09/1,415.04 = 366.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.09x = 1,415.04 × 366.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.09x = 518,428.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,428.20/943.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.71

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