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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.96, 1,415.10 and 327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.96, 1,415.10 and 327.24 is: 490.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.96 : 1,415.10 = 327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.96/1,415.10 = 327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.96x = 1,415.10 × 327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.96x = 463,077.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,077.32/943.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.57

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