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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.09, 1,414.33 and 358.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.09, 1,414.33 and 358.07 is: 536.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.09 : 1,414.33 = 358.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.09/1,414.33 = 358.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.09x = 1,414.33 × 358.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.09x = 506,429.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,429.13/943.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.99

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