Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.04, 559.50 and 351
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 374.04, 559.50 and 351 is: 525.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374.04 : 559.50 = 351 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374.04/559.50 = 351/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374.04x = 559.50 × 351 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374.04x = 196,384.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,384.50/374.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525.04
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