Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.92, 758.67 and 271.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 505.92, 758.67 and 271.44 is: 407.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505.92 : 758.67 = 271.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505.92/758.67 = 271.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505.92x = 758.67 × 271.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505.92x = 205,933.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,933.38/505.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407.05
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