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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.60, 1,415.48 and 366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.60, 1,415.48 and 366.48 is: 549.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.60 : 1,415.48 = 366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.60/1,415.48 = 366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.60x = 1,415.48 × 366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.60x = 518,745.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,745.11/943.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.75

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