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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.02, 1,416.36 and 367.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.02, 1,416.36 and 367.30 is: 551.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.02 : 1,416.36 = 367.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.02/1,416.36 = 367.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.02x = 1,416.36 × 367.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.02x = 520,229.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,229.03/944.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.08

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