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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.85, 1,416.92 and 367.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.85, 1,416.92 and 367.59 is: 551.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.85 : 1,416.92 = 367.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.85/1,416.92 = 367.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.85x = 1,416.92 × 367.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.85x = 520,843.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,843.78/944.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.24

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