Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.20, 1,273.66 and 272
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 849.20, 1,273.66 and 272 is: 407.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
849.20 : 1,273.66 = 272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
849.20/1,273.66 = 272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
849.20x = 1,273.66 × 272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
849.20x = 346,435.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 346,435.52/849.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407.96
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