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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.56, 1,415.80 and 367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.56, 1,415.80 and 367.32 is: 550.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.56 : 1,415.80 = 367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.56/1,415.80 = 367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.56x = 1,415.80 × 367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.56x = 520,051.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,051.66/944.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.58

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