Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.51, 534.23 and 254.00
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 356.51, 534.23 and 254.00 is: 380.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356.51 : 534.23 = 254.00 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356.51/534.23 = 254.00/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356.51x = 534.23 × 254.00 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356.51x = 135,691.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,691.75/356.51 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 380.62
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