Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.04, 758 and 383.94
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 506.04, 758 and 383.94 is: 575.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506.04 : 758 = 383.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506.04/758 = 383.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506.04x = 758 × 383.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506.04x = 291,026.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 291,026.52/506.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 575.11
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