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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.98, 1,416.06 and 358.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.98, 1,416.06 and 358.62 is: 537.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.98 : 1,416.06 = 358.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.98/1,416.06 = 358.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.98x = 1,416.06 × 358.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.98x = 507,827.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,827.44/943.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.96

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