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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.64, 1,415.46 and 366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.64, 1,415.46 and 366.50 is: 549.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.64 : 1,415.46 = 366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.64/1,415.46 = 366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.64x = 1,415.46 × 366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.64x = 518,766.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,766.09/943.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.75

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