Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.36, 664.50 and 374.02
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 442.36, 664.50 and 374.02 is: 561.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
442.36 : 664.50 = 374.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
442.36/664.50 = 374.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
442.36x = 664.50 × 374.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
442.36x = 248,536.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,536.29/442.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 561.84
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