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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.04, 1,416.05 and 388.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.04, 1,416.05 and 388.64 is: 582.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.04 : 1,416.05 = 388.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.04/1,416.05 = 388.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.04x = 1,416.05 × 388.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.04x = 550,324.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,324.65/944.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.95

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