Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.94, 578.01 and 335
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 385.94, 578.01 and 335 is: 501.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385.94 : 578.01 = 335 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385.94/578.01 = 335/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385.94x = 578.01 × 335 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385.94x = 193,633.35 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,633.35/385.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 501.72
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