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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.97, 1,415.41 and 366.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.97, 1,415.41 and 366.17 is: 549.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.97 : 1,415.41 = 366.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.97/1,415.41 = 366.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.97x = 1,415.41 × 366.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.97x = 518,280.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,280.68/943.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.04

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