Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.40, 694.98 and 346.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 503.40, 694.98 and 346.92 is: 478.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503.40 : 694.98 = 346.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503.40/694.98 = 346.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503.40x = 694.98 × 346.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503.40x = 241,102.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 241,102.46/503.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 478.95
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