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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.56, 1,416.44 and 367.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.56, 1,416.44 and 367.03 is: 550.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.56 : 1,416.44 = 367.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.56/1,416.44 = 367.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.56x = 1,416.44 × 367.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.56x = 519,876.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,876.60/944.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.39

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