Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.78, 667.17 and 252
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 444.78, 667.17 and 252 is: 378
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
444.78 : 667.17 = 252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
444.78/667.17 = 252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
444.78x = 667.17 × 252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
444.78x = 168,126.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,126.84/444.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 378
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