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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.54, 1,415.32 and 388.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.54, 1,415.32 and 388.11 is: 582.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.54 : 1,415.32 = 388.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.54/1,415.32 = 388.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.54x = 1,415.32 × 388.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.54x = 549,290.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,290.83/943.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.16

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