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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.84, 1,415.04 and 366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.84, 1,415.04 and 366.24 is: 549.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.84 : 1,415.04 = 366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.84/1,415.04 = 366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.84x = 1,415.04 × 366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.84x = 518,244.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,244.25/943.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.08

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