Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.36, 558 and 327.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 403.36, 558 and 327.52 is: 453.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403.36 : 558 = 327.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403.36/558 = 327.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403.36x = 558 × 327.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403.36x = 182,756.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,756.16/403.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 453.08
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