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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.50, 1,415.33 and 327.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.50, 1,415.33 and 327.21 is: 490.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.50 : 1,415.33 = 327.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.50/1,415.33 = 327.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.50x = 1,415.33 × 327.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.50x = 463,108.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,108.49/943.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.84

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