Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.22, 503.90 and 347
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 365.22, 503.90 and 347 is: 478.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365.22 : 503.90 = 347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365.22/503.90 = 347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365.22x = 503.90 × 347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365.22x = 174,853.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,853.30/365.22 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 478.76
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