Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.40, 489.60 and 290.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 356.40, 489.60 and 290.72 is: 399.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356.40 : 489.60 = 290.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356.40/489.60 = 290.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356.40x = 489.60 × 290.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356.40x = 142,336.51 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,336.51/356.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399.37
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