Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.50, 736.23 and 378.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 533.50, 736.23 and 378.52 is: 522.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533.50 : 736.23 = 378.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533.50/736.23 = 378.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533.50x = 736.23 × 378.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533.50x = 278,677.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,677.78/533.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522.36
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