Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.88, 636.06 and 360.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 423.88, 636.06 and 360.04 is: 540.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423.88 : 636.06 = 360.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423.88/636.06 = 360.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423.88x = 636.06 × 360.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423.88x = 229,007.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 229,007.04/423.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 540.26
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