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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.56, 1,415.16 and 327.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.56, 1,415.16 and 327.18 is: 490.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.56 : 1,415.16 = 327.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.56/1,415.16 = 327.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.56x = 1,415.16 × 327.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.56x = 463,012.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,012.05/943.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.71

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