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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.23, 1,413.99 and 357.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.23, 1,413.99 and 357.84 is: 536.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.23 : 1,413.99 = 357.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.23/1,413.99 = 357.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.23x = 1,413.99 × 357.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.23x = 505,982.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,982.18/943.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.44

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