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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.02, 1,416.11 and 250.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.02, 1,416.11 and 250.66 is: 376.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.02 : 1,416.11 = 250.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.02/1,416.11 = 250.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.02x = 1,416.11 × 250.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.02x = 354,962.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,962.13/944.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.01

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