Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.28, 544.92 and 256
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 363.28, 544.92 and 256 is: 384
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363.28 : 544.92 = 256 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363.28/544.92 = 256/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363.28x = 544.92 × 256 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363.28x = 139,499.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,499.52/363.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 384
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