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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.96, 1,417.28 and 360.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.96, 1,417.28 and 360.02 is: 539.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.96 : 1,417.28 = 360.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.96/1,417.28 = 360.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.96x = 1,417.28 × 360.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.96x = 510,250.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,250.89/944.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.97

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