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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.38, 1,416.13 and 359.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.38, 1,416.13 and 359.49 is: 539.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.38 : 1,416.13 = 359.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.38/1,416.13 = 359.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.38x = 1,416.13 × 359.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.38x = 509,084.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,084.57/944.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.07

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