Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.60, 513.81 and 302.94
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 372.60, 513.81 and 302.94 is: 417.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372.60 : 513.81 = 302.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372.60/513.81 = 302.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372.60x = 513.81 × 302.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372.60x = 155,653.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,653.60/372.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417.75
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