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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.25, 1,414.43 and 358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.25, 1,414.43 and 358.26 is: 537.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.25 : 1,414.43 = 358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.25/1,414.43 = 358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.25x = 1,414.43 × 358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.25x = 506,727.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,727.94/943.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.22

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