Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.50, 692.07 and 294.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 501.50, 692.07 and 294.50 is: 406.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
501.50 : 692.07 = 294.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
501.50/692.07 = 294.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
501.50x = 692.07 × 294.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
501.50x = 203,814.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,814.62/501.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 406.41
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