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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.04, 1,416.06 and 294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.04, 1,416.06 and 294.72 is: 442.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.04 : 1,416.06 = 294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.04/1,416.06 = 294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.04x = 1,416.06 × 294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.04x = 417,341.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,341.20/944.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.08

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