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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.17, 1,415.07 and 327.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.17, 1,415.07 and 327.03 is: 490.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.17 : 1,415.07 = 327.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.17/1,415.07 = 327.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.17x = 1,415.07 × 327.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.17x = 462,770.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,770.34/943.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.65

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