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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.38, 1,414.47 and 358.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.38, 1,414.47 and 358.36 is: 537.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.38 : 1,414.47 = 358.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.38/1,414.47 = 358.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.38x = 1,414.47 × 358.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.38x = 506,889.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,889.47/943.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.31

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