Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501, 690.84 and 367.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 501, 690.84 and 367.64 is: 506.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
501 : 690.84 = 367.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
501/690.84 = 367.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
501x = 690.84 × 367.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
501x = 253,980.42 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 253,980.42/501 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 506.95
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