Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363, 500.76 and 232
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 363, 500.76 and 232 is: 320.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363 : 500.76 = 232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363/500.76 = 232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363x = 500.76 × 232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363x = 116,176.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,176.32/363 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 320.04
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