Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.12, 689.92 and 345.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 501.12, 689.92 and 345.60 is: 475.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
501.12 : 689.92 = 345.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
501.12/689.92 = 345.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
501.12x = 689.92 × 345.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
501.12x = 238,436.35 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 238,436.35/501.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475.81
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