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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.54, 1,415.69 and 327.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.54, 1,415.69 and 327.68 is: 491.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.54 : 1,415.69 = 327.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.54/1,415.69 = 327.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.54x = 1,415.69 × 327.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.54x = 463,893.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,893.30/943.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.65

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