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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.10, 1,415.73 and 366.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.10, 1,415.73 and 366.57 is: 549.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.10 : 1,415.73 = 366.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.10/1,415.73 = 366.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.10x = 1,415.73 × 366.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.10x = 518,964.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,964.15/944.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.69

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