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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.09, 1,416.54 and 367.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.09, 1,416.54 and 367.37 is: 551.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.09 : 1,416.54 = 367.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.09/1,416.54 = 367.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.09x = 1,416.54 × 367.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.09x = 520,394.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,394.30/944.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.21

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