Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.99, 572.10 and 374.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 381.99, 572.10 and 374.28 is: 560.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381.99 : 572.10 = 374.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381.99/572.10 = 374.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381.99x = 572.10 × 374.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381.99x = 214,125.59 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 214,125.59/381.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 560.55
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