Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.32, 606.86 and 389.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 402.32, 606.86 and 389.36 is: 587.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402.32 : 606.86 = 389.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402.32/606.86 = 389.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402.32x = 606.86 × 389.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402.32x = 236,287.01 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 236,287.01/402.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 587.31
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