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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.52, 1,415.64 and 358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.52, 1,415.64 and 358.48 is: 537.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.52 : 1,415.64 = 358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.52/1,415.64 = 358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.52x = 1,415.64 × 358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.52x = 507,478.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,478.63/943.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.86

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