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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.93, 1,415.91 and 359.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.93, 1,415.91 and 359.21 is: 538.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.93 : 1,415.91 = 359.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.93/1,415.91 = 359.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.93x = 1,415.91 × 359.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.93x = 508,613.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,613.92/943.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.83

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