Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.74, 640.44 and 372.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 427.74, 640.44 and 372.36 is: 557.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
427.74 : 640.44 = 372.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
427.74/640.44 = 372.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
427.74x = 640.44 × 372.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
427.74x = 238,474.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 238,474.24/427.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557.52
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