Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379, 567.48 and 298
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 379, 567.48 and 298 is: 446.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379 : 567.48 = 298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379/567.48 = 298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379x = 567.48 × 298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379x = 169,109.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,109.04/379 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446.20
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