Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600, 900.48 and 372
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 600, 900.48 and 372 is: 558.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600 : 900.48 = 372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600/900.48 = 372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600x = 900.48 × 372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600x = 334,978.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 334,978.56/600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 558.30
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