Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.04, 564 and 354
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 377.04, 564 and 354 is: 529.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377.04 : 564 = 354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377.04/564 = 354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377.04x = 564 × 354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377.04x = 199,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,656/377.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 529.54
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