Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.16, 697.80 and 393.78
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 506.16, 697.80 and 393.78 is: 542.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506.16 : 697.80 = 393.78 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506.16/697.80 = 393.78/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506.16x = 697.80 × 393.78 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506.16x = 274,774.23 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 274,774.23/506.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 542.86
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