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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.01, 1,416.26 and 359.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.01, 1,416.26 and 359.01 is: 538.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.01 : 1,416.26 = 359.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.01/1,416.26 = 359.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.01x = 1,416.26 × 359.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.01x = 508,451.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,451.50/944.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.61

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