Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.40, 745.11 and 388.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 497.40, 745.11 and 388.68 is: 582.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497.40 : 745.11 = 388.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497.40/745.11 = 388.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497.40x = 745.11 × 388.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497.40x = 289,609.35 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 289,609.35/497.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 582.25
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