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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.08, 1,415.10 and 358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.08, 1,415.10 and 358.80 is: 537.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.08 : 1,415.10 = 358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.08/1,415.10 = 358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.08x = 1,415.10 × 358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.08x = 507,737.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,737.88/944.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.81

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