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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.66, 1,414.18 and 358.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.66, 1,414.18 and 358.06 is: 536.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.66 : 1,414.18 = 358.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.66/1,414.18 = 358.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.66x = 1,414.18 × 358.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.66x = 506,352.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,352.43/943.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.59

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