Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.38, 642.16 and 390.34
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 428.38, 642.16 and 390.34 is: 585.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
428.38 : 642.16 = 390.34 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
428.38/642.16 = 390.34/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
428.38x = 642.16 × 390.34 - Step 4: Simplify right side
428.38x = 250,662.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,662.03/428.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 585.14
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