Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.20, 616.40 and 368
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 411.20, 616.40 and 368 is: 551.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
411.20 : 616.40 = 368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
411.20/616.40 = 368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
411.20x = 616.40 × 368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
411.20x = 226,835.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,835.20/411.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 551.64
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