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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.42, 1,415.22 and 366.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.42, 1,415.22 and 366.34 is: 549.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.42 : 1,415.22 = 366.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.42/1,415.22 = 366.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.42x = 1,415.22 × 366.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.42x = 518,451.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,451.69/943.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.54

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