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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.06, 1,415.27 and 358.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.06, 1,415.27 and 358.83 is: 537.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.06 : 1,415.27 = 358.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.06/1,415.27 = 358.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.06x = 1,415.27 × 358.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.06x = 507,842.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,842.23/944.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.94

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