Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.24, 575.54 and 307
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 417.24, 575.54 and 307 is: 423.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
417.24 : 575.54 = 307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
417.24/575.54 = 307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
417.24x = 575.54 × 307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
417.24x = 176,690.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,690.78/417.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423.48
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