Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.16, 601.74 and 372
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 401.16, 601.74 and 372 is: 558
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401.16 : 601.74 = 372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401.16/601.74 = 372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401.16x = 601.74 × 372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401.16x = 223,847.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,847.28/401.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 558
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