Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387, 534.18 and 249
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 387, 534.18 and 249 is: 343.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
387 : 534.18 = 249 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
387/534.18 = 249/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
387x = 534.18 × 249 - Step 4: Simplify right side
387x = 133,010.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,010.82/387 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 343.70
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