Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424, 635.91 and 343.30
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 424, 635.91 and 343.30 is: 514.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
424 : 635.91 = 343.30 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
424/635.91 = 343.30/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
424x = 635.91 × 343.30 - Step 4: Simplify right side
424x = 218,307.90 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,307.90/424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 514.88
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