Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380, 522.78 and 363.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 380, 522.78 and 363.80 is: 500.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380 : 522.78 = 363.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380/522.78 = 363.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380x = 522.78 × 363.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380x = 190,187.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,187.36/380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 500.49
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