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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.80, 1,416.62 and 367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.80, 1,416.62 and 367 is: 550.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.80 : 1,416.62 = 367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.80/1,416.62 = 367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.80x = 1,416.62 × 367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.80x = 519,899.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,899.54/944.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.27

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