Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.63, 552 and 395.34
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 402.63, 552 and 395.34 is: 542.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402.63 : 552 = 395.34 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402.63/552 = 395.34/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402.63x = 552 × 395.34 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402.63x = 218,227.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,227.68/402.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 542.01
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