Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.12, 751.68 and 424
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 501.12, 751.68 and 424 is: 636
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
501.12 : 751.68 = 424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
501.12/751.68 = 424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
501.12x = 751.68 × 424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
501.12x = 318,712.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,712.32/501.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636
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