Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.46, 537 and 289.42
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 357.46, 537 and 289.42 is: 434.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357.46 : 537 = 289.42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357.46/537 = 289.42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357.46x = 537 × 289.42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357.46x = 155,418.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,418.54/357.46 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434.79
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