Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.96, 642 and 393.14
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 426.96, 642 and 393.14 is: 591.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
426.96 : 642 = 393.14 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
426.96/642 = 393.14/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
426.96x = 642 × 393.14 - Step 4: Simplify right side
426.96x = 252,395.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,395.88/426.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 591.15
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