Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.96, 851.21 and 243
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 567.96, 851.21 and 243 is: 364.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
567.96 : 851.21 = 243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
567.96/851.21 = 243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
567.96x = 851.21 × 243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
567.96x = 206,844.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,844.03/567.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 364.19
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