Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.88, 600 and 347.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 434.88, 600 and 347.52 is: 479.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434.88 : 600 = 347.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434.88/600 = 347.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434.88x = 600 × 347.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434.88x = 208,512 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,512/434.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479.47
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