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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.65, 1,415.58 and 327.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.65, 1,415.58 and 327.28 is: 490.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.65 : 1,415.58 = 327.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.65/1,415.58 = 327.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.65x = 1,415.58 × 327.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.65x = 463,291.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,291.02/943.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.96

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