Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.28, 612 and 395.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 407.28, 612 and 395.40 is: 594.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407.28 : 612 = 395.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407.28/612 = 395.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407.28x = 612 × 395.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407.28x = 241,984.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 241,984.80/407.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 594.15
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