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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.80, 1,417.30 and 251.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.80, 1,417.30 and 251.49 is: 377.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.80 : 1,417.30 = 251.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.80/1,417.30 = 251.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.80x = 1,417.30 × 251.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.80x = 356,439.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,439.75/944.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.27

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