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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.37, 1,416.69 and 359.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.37, 1,416.69 and 359.33 is: 539.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.37 : 1,416.69 = 359.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.37/1,416.69 = 359.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.37x = 1,416.69 × 359.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.37x = 509,052.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,052.13/944.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.04

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