Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547, 754.86 and 363
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 547, 754.86 and 363 is: 500.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
547 : 754.86 = 363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
547/754.86 = 363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
547x = 754.86 × 363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
547x = 274,014.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 274,014.18/547 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 500.94
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