Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.92, 642 and 235.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 427.92, 642 and 235.68 is: 353.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
427.92 : 642 = 235.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
427.92/642 = 235.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
427.92x = 642 × 235.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
427.92x = 151,306.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,306.56/427.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353.59
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