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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.65, 1,416.12 and 359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.65, 1,416.12 and 359.54 is: 538.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.65 : 1,416.12 = 359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.65/1,416.12 = 359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.65x = 1,416.12 × 359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.65x = 509,151.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,151.78/944.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.98

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