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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.06, 1,416.08 and 388.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.06, 1,416.08 and 388.76 is: 583.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.06 : 1,416.08 = 388.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.06/1,416.08 = 388.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.06x = 1,416.08 × 388.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.06x = 550,515.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,515.26/944.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.14

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