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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944, 1,415.96 and 250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944, 1,415.96 and 250.60 is: 375.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944 : 1,415.96 = 250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944/1,415.96 = 250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944x = 1,415.96 × 250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944x = 354,839.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,839.58/944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.89

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