Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.36, 628.68 and 248
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 419.36, 628.68 and 248 is: 371.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
419.36 : 628.68 = 248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
419.36/628.68 = 248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
419.36x = 628.68 × 248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
419.36x = 155,912.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,912.64/419.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371.79
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