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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.73, 1,414.74 and 358.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.73, 1,414.74 and 358.34 is: 537.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.73 : 1,414.74 = 358.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.73/1,414.74 = 358.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.73x = 1,414.74 × 358.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.73x = 506,957.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,957.93/943.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.19

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