Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.99, 546 and 104.02
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 363.99, 546 and 104.02 is: 156.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363.99 : 546 = 104.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363.99/546 = 104.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363.99x = 546 × 104.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363.99x = 56,794.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,794.92/363.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 156.03
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