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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.20, 1,416.18 and 367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.20, 1,416.18 and 367 is: 550.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.20 : 1,416.18 = 367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.20/1,416.18 = 367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.20x = 1,416.18 × 367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.20x = 519,738.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,738.06/944.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.45

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