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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.10, 1,416.41 and 294.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.10, 1,416.41 and 294.88 is: 442.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.10 : 1,416.41 = 294.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.10/1,416.41 = 294.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.10x = 1,416.41 × 294.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.10x = 417,670.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,670.98/944.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.40

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