Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.86, 558.63 and 335.18
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 372.86, 558.63 and 335.18 is: 502.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372.86 : 558.63 = 335.18 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372.86/558.63 = 335.18/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372.86x = 558.63 × 335.18 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372.86x = 187,241.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,241.60/372.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502.18
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