Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.24, 923.10 and 273
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 615.24, 923.10 and 273 is: 409.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
615.24 : 923.10 = 273 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
615.24/923.10 = 273/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
615.24x = 923.10 × 273 - Step 4: Simplify right side
615.24x = 252,006.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,006.30/615.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 409.61
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