Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.52, 501.78 and 253
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 363.52, 501.78 and 253 is: 349.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363.52 : 501.78 = 253 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363.52/501.78 = 253/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363.52x = 501.78 × 253 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363.52x = 126,950.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,950.34/363.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349.23
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