Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427, 589.26 and 243
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 427, 589.26 and 243 is: 335.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
427 : 589.26 = 243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
427/589.26 = 243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
427x = 589.26 × 243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
427x = 143,190.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,190.18/427 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335.34
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