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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.83, 1,415.41 and 327.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.83, 1,415.41 and 327.37 is: 490.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.83 : 1,415.41 = 327.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.83/1,415.41 = 327.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.83x = 1,415.41 × 327.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.83x = 463,362.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,362.77/943.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.94

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