Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.76, 513 and 267
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 371.76, 513 and 267 is: 368.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371.76 : 513 = 267 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371.76/513 = 267/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371.76x = 513 × 267 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371.76x = 136,971 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,971/371.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368.44
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