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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.85, 1,417.30 and 251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.85, 1,417.30 and 251.52 is: 377.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.85 : 1,417.30 = 251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.85/1,417.30 = 251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.85x = 1,417.30 × 251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.85x = 356,479.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,479.30/944.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.29

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