Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.92, 587.25 and 315.42
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 391.92, 587.25 and 315.42 is: 472.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391.92 : 587.25 = 315.42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391.92/587.25 = 315.42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391.92x = 587.25 × 315.42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391.92x = 185,230.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,230.40/391.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472.62
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