Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.74, 501.53 and 252.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 363.74, 501.53 and 252.99 is: 348.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363.74 : 501.53 = 252.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363.74/501.53 = 252.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363.74x = 501.53 × 252.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363.74x = 126,880.81 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,880.81/363.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348.83
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