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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.92, 1,415.25 and 366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.92, 1,415.25 and 366.66 is: 549.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.92 : 1,415.25 = 366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.92/1,415.25 = 366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.92x = 1,415.25 × 366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.92x = 518,915.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,915.57/943.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.75

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