Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.66, 1,398.83 and 248.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 932.66, 1,398.83 and 248.50 is: 372.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
932.66 : 1,398.83 = 248.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
932.66/1,398.83 = 248.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
932.66x = 1,398.83 × 248.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
932.66x = 347,609.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 347,609.26/932.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372.71
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