Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504, 695.68 and 366.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 504, 695.68 and 366.40 is: 505.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504 : 695.68 = 366.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504/695.68 = 366.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504x = 695.68 × 366.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504x = 254,897.15 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,897.15/504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 505.75
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