Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383, 574.14 and 362.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 383, 574.14 and 362.48 is: 543.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383 : 574.14 = 362.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383/574.14 = 362.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383x = 574.14 × 362.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383x = 208,114.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,114.27/383 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 543.38
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