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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.36, 1,415.23 and 327.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.36, 1,415.23 and 327.05 is: 490.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.36 : 1,415.23 = 327.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.36/1,415.23 = 327.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.36x = 1,415.23 × 327.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.36x = 462,850.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,850.97/943.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.64

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