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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.54, 1,416.80 and 389.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.54, 1,416.80 and 389.14 is: 583.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.54 : 1,416.80 = 389.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.54/1,416.80 = 389.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.54x = 1,416.80 × 389.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.54x = 551,324.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,324.52/944.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.70

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