Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.40, 694.73 and 282.39
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 503.40, 694.73 and 282.39 is: 389.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503.40 : 694.73 = 282.39 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503.40/694.73 = 282.39/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503.40x = 694.73 × 282.39 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503.40x = 196,184.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,184.80/503.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389.72
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