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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.53, 1,415.98 and 367.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.53, 1,415.98 and 367.27 is: 550.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.53 : 1,415.98 = 367.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.53/1,415.98 = 367.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.53x = 1,415.98 × 367.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.53x = 520,046.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,046.97/944.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.59

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