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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.12, 1,416.66 and 367.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.12, 1,416.66 and 367.16 is: 550.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.12 : 1,416.66 = 367.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.12/1,416.66 = 367.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.12x = 1,416.66 × 367.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.12x = 520,140.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,140.89/944.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.93

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