Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.80, 545.52 and 267.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 363.80, 545.52 and 267.68 is: 401.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363.80 : 545.52 = 267.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363.80/545.52 = 267.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363.80x = 545.52 × 267.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363.80x = 146,024.79 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,024.79/363.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401.39
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