Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.99, 579.42 and 289.17
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 419.99, 579.42 and 289.17 is: 398.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
419.99 : 579.42 = 289.17 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
419.99/579.42 = 289.17/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
419.99x = 579.42 × 289.17 - Step 4: Simplify right side
419.99x = 167,550.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,550.88/419.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 398.94
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