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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.96, 1,416.98 and 389.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.96, 1,416.98 and 389.58 is: 584.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.96 : 1,416.98 = 389.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.96/1,416.98 = 389.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.96x = 1,416.98 × 389.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.96x = 552,027.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,027.07/944.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.18

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