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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.07, 1,415.95 and 250.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.07, 1,415.95 and 250.75 is: 376.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.07 : 1,415.95 = 250.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.07/1,415.95 = 250.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.07x = 1,415.95 × 250.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.07x = 355,049.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,049.46/944.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.08

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