Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.32, 555.48 and 285.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 370.32, 555.48 and 285.36 is: 428.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370.32 : 555.48 = 285.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370.32/555.48 = 285.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370.32x = 555.48 × 285.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370.32x = 158,511.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,511.77/370.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428.04
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