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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.64, 1,416.36 and 397.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.64, 1,416.36 and 397.20 is: 595.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.64 : 1,416.36 = 397.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.64/1,416.36 = 397.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.64x = 1,416.36 × 397.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.64x = 562,578.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,578.19/944.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.55

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