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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.45, 1,415.36 and 327.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.45, 1,415.36 and 327.18 is: 490.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.45 : 1,415.36 = 327.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.45/1,415.36 = 327.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.45x = 1,415.36 × 327.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.45x = 463,073.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,073.20/943.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.83

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