Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374, 560.94 and 265.46
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 374, 560.94 and 265.46 is: 398.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374 : 560.94 = 265.46 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374/560.94 = 265.46/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374x = 560.94 × 265.46 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374x = 148,907.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,907.13/374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 398.15
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