Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.28, 535 and 296.23
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 357.28, 535 and 296.23 is: 443.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357.28 : 535 = 296.23 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357.28/535 = 296.23/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357.28x = 535 × 296.23 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357.28x = 158,483.05 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,483.05/357.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 443.58
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