Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500, 690.06 and 293
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 500, 690.06 and 293 is: 404.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
500 : 690.06 = 293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
500/690.06 = 293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
500x = 690.06 × 293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
500x = 202,187.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,187.58/500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 404.38
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