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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.86, 1,417.78 and 389.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.86, 1,417.78 and 389.98 is: 585.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.86 : 1,417.78 = 389.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.86/1,417.78 = 389.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.86x = 1,417.78 × 389.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.86x = 552,903.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,903.89/944.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.17

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