Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.88, 612 and 367.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 407.88, 612 and 367.56 is: 551.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407.88 : 612 = 367.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407.88/612 = 367.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407.88x = 612 × 367.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407.88x = 224,946.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,946.72/407.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 551.50
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