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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.28, 1,415.58 and 367.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.28, 1,415.58 and 367.02 is: 550.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.28 : 1,415.58 = 367.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.28/1,415.58 = 367.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.28x = 1,415.58 × 367.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.28x = 519,546.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,546.17/944.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.20

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