Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.36, 1,311.56 and 361
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 874.36, 1,311.56 and 361 is: 541.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
874.36 : 1,311.56 = 361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
874.36/1,311.56 = 361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
874.36x = 1,311.56 × 361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
874.36x = 473,473.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 473,473.16/874.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 541.51
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