Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.82, 756 and 387.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 503.82, 756 and 387.72 is: 581.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503.82 : 756 = 387.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503.82/756 = 387.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503.82x = 756 × 387.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503.82x = 293,116.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 293,116.32/503.82 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581.79
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