Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377, 561.18 and 359.30
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 377, 561.18 and 359.30 is: 534.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377 : 561.18 = 359.30 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377/561.18 = 359.30/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377x = 561.18 × 359.30 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377x = 201,631.97 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,631.97/377 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534.83
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