Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.18, 744.27 and 239.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 496.18, 744.27 and 239.50 is: 359.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
496.18 : 744.27 = 239.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
496.18/744.27 = 239.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
496.18x = 744.27 × 239.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
496.18x = 178,252.67 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,252.67/496.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359.25
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