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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.05, 1,416.50 and 396.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.05, 1,416.50 and 396.36 is: 594.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.05 : 1,416.50 = 396.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.05/1,416.50 = 396.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.05x = 1,416.50 × 396.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.05x = 561,443.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,443.94/944.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.72

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