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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.14, 1,415.94 and 366.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.14, 1,415.94 and 366.88 is: 550.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.14 : 1,415.94 = 366.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.14/1,415.94 = 366.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.14x = 1,415.94 × 366.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.14x = 519,480.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,480.07/944.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.22

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