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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.21, 1,416.02 and 327.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.21, 1,416.02 and 327.77 is: 491.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.21 : 1,416.02 = 327.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.21/1,416.02 = 327.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.21x = 1,416.02 × 327.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.21x = 464,128.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,128.88/944.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.55

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