Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.08, 636 and 332.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 425.08, 636 and 332.92 is: 498.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425.08 : 636 = 332.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425.08/636 = 332.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425.08x = 636 × 332.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425.08x = 211,737.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,737.12/425.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 498.11
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