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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944, 1,416.12 and 294.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944, 1,416.12 and 294.78 is: 442.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944 : 1,416.12 = 294.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944/1,416.12 = 294.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944x = 1,416.12 × 294.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944x = 417,443.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,443.85/944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.21

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