Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.57, 1,106.59 and 367.89
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 738.57, 1,106.59 and 367.89 is: 551.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
738.57 : 1,106.59 = 367.89 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
738.57/1,106.59 = 367.89/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
738.57x = 1,106.59 × 367.89 - Step 4: Simplify right side
738.57x = 407,103.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 407,103.40/738.57 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 551.20
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