Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.40, 634.36 and 380.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 423.40, 634.36 and 380.60 is: 570.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423.40 : 634.36 = 380.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423.40/634.36 = 380.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423.40x = 634.36 × 380.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423.40x = 241,434.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 241,434.24/423.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 570.23
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