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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.82, 1,417.77 and 367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.82, 1,417.77 and 367.56 is: 551.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.82 : 1,417.77 = 367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.82/1,417.77 = 367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.82x = 1,417.77 × 367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.82x = 521,115.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,115.54/944.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.55

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