Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.04, 726.91 and 237.86
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 485.04, 726.91 and 237.86 is: 356.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
485.04 : 726.91 = 237.86 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
485.04/726.91 = 237.86/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
485.04x = 726.91 × 237.86 - Step 4: Simplify right side
485.04x = 172,904.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,904.94/485.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356.48
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