Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.72, 1,365 and 333
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 909.72, 1,365 and 333 is: 499.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
909.72 : 1,365 = 333 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
909.72/1,365 = 333/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
909.72x = 1,365 × 333 - Step 4: Simplify right side
909.72x = 454,545 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 454,545/909.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 499.65
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