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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.14, 1,415.13 and 366.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.14, 1,415.13 and 366.06 is: 549.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.14 : 1,415.13 = 366.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.14/1,415.13 = 366.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.14x = 1,415.13 × 366.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.14x = 518,022.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,022.49/943.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.25

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