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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.98, 1,415.99 and 359.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.98, 1,415.99 and 359.26 is: 538.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.98 : 1,415.99 = 359.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.98/1,415.99 = 359.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.98x = 1,415.99 × 359.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.98x = 508,699.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,699.69/943.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.89

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