Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.88, 577.90 and 307
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 418.88, 577.90 and 307 is: 423.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418.88 : 577.90 = 307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418.88/577.90 = 307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418.88x = 577.90 × 307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418.88x = 177,415.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,415.30/418.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423.55
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