Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.13, 540 and 243.98
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 391.13, 540 and 243.98 is: 336.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391.13 : 540 = 243.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391.13/540 = 243.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391.13x = 540 × 243.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391.13x = 131,746.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,746.50/391.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336.84
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