Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.38, 497.73 and 243.74
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 360.38, 497.73 and 243.74 is: 336.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360.38 : 497.73 = 243.74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360.38/497.73 = 243.74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360.38x = 497.73 × 243.74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360.38x = 121,314.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,314.22/360.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336.63
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