Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504, 696 and 366.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 504, 696 and 366.72 is: 506.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504 : 696 = 366.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504/696 = 366.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504x = 696 × 366.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504x = 255,237.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 255,237.12/504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 506.42
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