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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.69, 1,417.03 and 251.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.69, 1,417.03 and 251.35 is: 377.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.69 : 1,417.03 = 251.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.69/1,417.03 = 251.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.69x = 1,417.03 × 251.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.69x = 356,173.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,173.90/944.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.03

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