Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.80, 524.34 and 261.95
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 379.80, 524.34 and 261.95 is: 361.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379.80 : 524.34 = 261.95 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379.80/524.34 = 261.95/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379.80x = 524.34 × 261.95 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379.80x = 137,348.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,348.24/379.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361.63
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