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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.84, 1,416.36 and 396.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.84, 1,416.36 and 396.38 is: 594.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.84 : 1,416.36 = 396.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.84/1,416.36 = 396.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.84x = 1,416.36 × 396.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.84x = 561,416.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,416.78/944.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.19

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