Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.27, 553.46 and 266.53
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 401.27, 553.46 and 266.53 is: 367.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401.27 : 553.46 = 266.53 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401.27/553.46 = 266.53/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401.27x = 553.46 × 266.53 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401.27x = 147,514.51 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,514.51/401.27 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367.62
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