Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.71, 747.41 and 344.39
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 498.71, 747.41 and 344.39 is: 516.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
498.71 : 747.41 = 344.39 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
498.71/747.41 = 344.39/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
498.71x = 747.41 × 344.39 - Step 4: Simplify right side
498.71x = 257,397.65 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,397.65/498.71 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516.13
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