Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.72, 568.62 and 248.31
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 378.72, 568.62 and 248.31 is: 372.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378.72 : 568.62 = 248.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378.72/568.62 = 248.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378.72x = 568.62 × 248.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378.72x = 141,194.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,194.03/378.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372.82
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