Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424, 635.28 and 180
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 424, 635.28 and 180 is: 269.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
424 : 635.28 = 180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
424/635.28 = 180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
424x = 635.28 × 180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
424x = 114,350.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,350.40/424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269.69
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