Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.37, 540.42 and 275
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 391.37, 540.42 and 275 is: 379.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391.37 : 540.42 = 275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391.37/540.42 = 275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391.37x = 540.42 × 275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391.37x = 148,615.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,615.50/391.37 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 379.73
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