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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.82, 1,416.81 and 367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.82, 1,416.81 and 367.50 is: 551.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.82 : 1,416.81 = 367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.82/1,416.81 = 367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.82x = 1,416.81 × 367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.82x = 520,677.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,677.68/944.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.09

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