Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.36, 560.99 and 297
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 374.36, 560.99 and 297 is: 445.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374.36 : 560.99 = 297 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374.36/560.99 = 297/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374.36x = 560.99 × 297 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374.36x = 166,614.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,614.77/374.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445.07
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