Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387, 580.50 and 216
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 387, 580.50 and 216 is: 324
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
387 : 580.50 = 216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
387/580.50 = 216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
387x = 580.50 × 216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
387x = 125,388 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,388/387 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324
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