Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.92, 536.88 and 332
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 357.92, 536.88 and 332 is: 498
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357.92 : 536.88 = 332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357.92/536.88 = 332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357.92x = 536.88 × 332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357.92x = 178,244.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,244.16/357.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 498
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