Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.92, 584 and 335
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 387.92, 584 and 335 is: 504.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
387.92 : 584 = 335 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
387.92/584 = 335/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
387.92x = 584 × 335 - Step 4: Simplify right side
387.92x = 195,640 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,640/387.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 504.33
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