Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648, 972 and 359.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 648, 972 and 359.44 is: 539.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
648 : 972 = 359.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
648/972 = 359.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
648x = 972 × 359.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
648x = 349,373.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 349,373.25/648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 539.16
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