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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.89, 1,417.47 and 360.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.89, 1,417.47 and 360.11 is: 540.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.89 : 1,417.47 = 360.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.89/1,417.47 = 360.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.89x = 1,417.47 × 360.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.89x = 510,445.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,445.12/944.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.22

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