Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.04, 516 and 328.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 375.04, 516 and 328.24 is: 451.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375.04 : 516 = 328.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375.04/516 = 328.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375.04x = 516 × 328.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375.04x = 169,371.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,371.84/375.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451.61
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