Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.36, 563.04 and 279.78
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 375.36, 563.04 and 279.78 is: 419.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375.36 : 563.04 = 279.78 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375.36/563.04 = 279.78/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375.36x = 563.04 × 279.78 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375.36x = 157,527.33 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,527.33/375.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419.67
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