Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.76, 618 and 379.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 411.76, 618 and 379.36 is: 569.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
411.76 : 618 = 379.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
411.76/618 = 379.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
411.76x = 618 × 379.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
411.76x = 234,444.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,444.48/411.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 569.37
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