Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.47, 753.27 and 210
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 502.47, 753.27 and 210 is: 314.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
502.47 : 753.27 = 210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
502.47/753.27 = 210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
502.47x = 753.27 × 210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
502.47x = 158,186.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,186.70/502.47 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314.82
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