Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544, 816.32 and 240
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 544, 816.32 and 240 is: 360.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544 : 816.32 = 240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544/816.32 = 240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544x = 816.32 × 240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544x = 195,916.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,916.80/544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360.14
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