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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.17, 1,414.73 and 387.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.17, 1,414.73 and 387.76 is: 581.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.17 : 1,414.73 = 387.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.17/1,414.73 = 387.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.17x = 1,414.73 × 387.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.17x = 548,576.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,576.67/943.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.63

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