Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.78, 471.63 and 253.94
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 314.78, 471.63 and 253.94 is: 380.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314.78 : 471.63 = 253.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314.78/471.63 = 253.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314.78x = 471.63 × 253.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314.78x = 119,765.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,765.72/314.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 380.47
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