Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.63, 443.41 and 279
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 297.63, 443.41 and 279 is: 415.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297.63 : 443.41 = 279 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297.63/443.41 = 279/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297.63x = 443.41 × 279 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297.63x = 123,710.69 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,710.69/297.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 415.65
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