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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.24, 1,415.40 and 366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.24, 1,415.40 and 366.16 is: 549.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.24 : 1,415.40 = 366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.24/1,415.40 = 366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.24x = 1,415.40 × 366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.24x = 518,262.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,262.86/943.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.45

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