Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.96, 539.20 and 296
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 360.96, 539.20 and 296 is: 442.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360.96 : 539.20 = 296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360.96/539.20 = 296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360.96x = 539.20 × 296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360.96x = 159,603.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,603.20/360.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442.16
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