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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.01, 1,416.08 and 250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.01, 1,416.08 and 250.70 is: 376.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.01 : 1,416.08 = 250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.01/1,416.08 = 250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.01x = 1,416.08 × 250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.01x = 355,011.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,011.26/944.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.07

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