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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.38, 1,414.63 and 358.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.38, 1,414.63 and 358.49 is: 537.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.38 : 1,414.63 = 358.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.38/1,414.63 = 358.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.38x = 1,414.63 × 358.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.38x = 507,130.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,130.71/943.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.57

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