Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.28, 702 and 365
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 468.28, 702 and 365 is: 547.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468.28 : 702 = 365 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468.28/702 = 365/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468.28x = 702 × 365 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468.28x = 256,230 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 256,230/468.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 547.17
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