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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.81, 1,415.80 and 327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.81, 1,415.80 and 327.52 is: 491.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.81 : 1,415.80 = 327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.81/1,415.80 = 327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.81x = 1,415.80 × 327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.81x = 463,699.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,699.86/943.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.31

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