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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.88, 1,416.06 and 358.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.88, 1,416.06 and 358.88 is: 538.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.88 : 1,416.06 = 358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.88/1,416.06 = 358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.88x = 1,416.06 × 358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.88x = 508,195.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,195.61/943.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.41

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