Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424, 636.04 and 120
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 424, 636.04 and 120 is: 180.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
424 : 636.04 = 120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
424/636.04 = 120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
424x = 636.04 × 120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
424x = 76,324.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,324.80/424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 180.01
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