Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 486 and 270
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 324, 486 and 270 is: 405
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324 : 486 = 270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324/486 = 270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324x = 486 × 270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324x = 131,220 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,220/324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 405
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