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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.03, 1,415.50 and 366.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.03, 1,415.50 and 366.23 is: 549.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.03 : 1,415.50 = 366.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.03/1,415.50 = 366.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.03x = 1,415.50 × 366.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.03x = 518,398.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,398.57/944.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.13

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