Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.81, 493.77 and 315.73
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 328.81, 493.77 and 315.73 is: 474.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328.81 : 493.77 = 315.73 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328.81/493.77 = 315.73/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328.81x = 493.77 × 315.73 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328.81x = 155,898.00 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,898.00/328.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474.13
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