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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.78, 1,415.54 and 327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.78, 1,415.54 and 327.36 is: 490.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.78 : 1,415.54 = 327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.78/1,415.54 = 327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.78x = 1,415.54 × 327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.78x = 463,391.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,391.17/943.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.99

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