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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.70, 1,416.94 and 359.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.70, 1,416.94 and 359.45 is: 539.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.70 : 1,416.94 = 359.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.70/1,416.94 = 359.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.70x = 1,416.94 × 359.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.70x = 509,326.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,326.41/944.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.14

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