Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394, 543.24 and 289
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 394, 543.24 and 289 is: 398.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394 : 543.24 = 289 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394/543.24 = 289/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394x = 543.24 × 289 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394x = 156,996.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,996.36/394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 398.47
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