Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.40, 696.78 and 389.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 504.40, 696.78 and 389.44 is: 537.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504.40 : 696.78 = 389.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504.40/696.78 = 389.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504.40x = 696.78 × 389.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504.40x = 271,354.00 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 271,354.00/504.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537.97
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