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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.77, 1,416.18 and 359.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.77, 1,416.18 and 359.16 is: 538.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.77 : 1,416.18 = 359.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.77/1,416.18 = 359.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.77x = 1,416.18 × 359.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.77x = 508,635.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,635.21/943.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.94

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