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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.72, 1,414.86 and 366.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.72, 1,414.86 and 366.28 is: 549.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.72 : 1,414.86 = 366.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.72/1,414.86 = 366.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.72x = 1,414.86 × 366.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.72x = 518,234.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,234.92/943.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.14

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