Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495, 742.56 and 251.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 495, 742.56 and 251.40 is: 377.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
495 : 742.56 = 251.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
495/742.56 = 251.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
495x = 742.56 × 251.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
495x = 186,679.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,679.58/495 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377.13
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