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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.72, 1,416.87 and 397.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.72, 1,416.87 and 397.52 is: 596.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.72 : 1,416.87 = 397.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.72/1,416.87 = 397.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.72x = 1,416.87 × 397.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.72x = 563,234.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,234.16/944.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.19

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