Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347, 520.50 and 327.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 347, 520.50 and 327.76 is: 491.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347 : 520.50 = 327.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347/520.50 = 327.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347x = 520.50 × 327.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347x = 170,599.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,599.08/347 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 491.64
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