Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.72, 561.84 and 309
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 372.72, 561.84 and 309 is: 465.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372.72 : 561.84 = 309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372.72/561.84 = 309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372.72x = 561.84 × 309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372.72x = 173,608.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,608.56/372.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465.79
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