Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.81, 745.62 and 359.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 496.81, 745.62 and 359.92 is: 540.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
496.81 : 745.62 = 359.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
496.81/745.62 = 359.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
496.81x = 745.62 × 359.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
496.81x = 268,363.55 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 268,363.55/496.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 540.17
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