Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.86, 562.29 and 279.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 374.86, 562.29 and 279.28 is: 418.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374.86 : 562.29 = 279.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374.86/562.29 = 279.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374.86x = 562.29 × 279.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374.86x = 157,036.35 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,036.35/374.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418.92
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