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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.86, 1,415.33 and 327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.86, 1,415.33 and 327.60 is: 491.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.86 : 1,415.33 = 327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.86/1,415.33 = 327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.86x = 1,415.33 × 327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.86x = 463,662.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,662.93/943.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.24

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