Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.20, 1,374.30 and 300
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 916.20, 1,374.30 and 300 is: 450
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
916.20 : 1,374.30 = 300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
916.20/1,374.30 = 300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
916.20x = 1,374.30 × 300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
916.20x = 412,290 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 412,290/916.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450
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