Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.92, 751.60 and 308.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 501.92, 751.60 and 308.96 is: 462.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
501.92 : 751.60 = 308.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
501.92/751.60 = 308.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
501.92x = 751.60 × 308.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
501.92x = 232,214.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 232,214.34/501.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462.65
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