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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.91, 1,416.82 and 367.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.91, 1,416.82 and 367.11 is: 550.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.91 : 1,416.82 = 367.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.91/1,416.82 = 367.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.91x = 1,416.82 × 367.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.91x = 520,128.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,128.79/944.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.45

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