Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.84, 573.39 and 360
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 384.84, 573.39 and 360 is: 536.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384.84 : 573.39 = 360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384.84/573.39 = 360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384.84x = 573.39 × 360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384.84x = 206,420.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,420.40/384.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536.38
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