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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.57, 1,416.61 and 367.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.57, 1,416.61 and 367.13 is: 550.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.57 : 1,416.61 = 367.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.57/1,416.61 = 367.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.57x = 1,416.61 × 367.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.57x = 520,072.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,072.03/944.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.59

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