Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.90, 487.14 and 316
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 352.90, 487.14 and 316 is: 436.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352.90 : 487.14 = 316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352.90/487.14 = 316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352.90x = 487.14 × 316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352.90x = 153,936.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,936.24/352.90 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436.20
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