Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.43, 497.42 and 293
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 331.43, 497.42 and 293 is: 439.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331.43 : 497.42 = 293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331.43/497.42 = 293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331.43x = 497.42 × 293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331.43x = 145,742.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,742.60/331.43 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439.74
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