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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.92, 1,417.56 and 367.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.92, 1,417.56 and 367.75 is: 551.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.92 : 1,417.56 = 367.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.92/1,417.56 = 367.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.92x = 1,417.56 × 367.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.92x = 521,307.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,307.69/944.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.70

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