Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.18, 550.40 and 275.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 367.18, 550.40 and 275.60 is: 413.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367.18 : 550.40 = 275.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367.18/550.40 = 275.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367.18x = 550.40 × 275.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367.18x = 151,690.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,690.24/367.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 413.12
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