Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507, 699.84 and 351.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 507, 699.84 and 351.84 is: 485.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507 : 699.84 = 351.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507/699.84 = 351.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507x = 699.84 × 351.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507x = 246,231.71 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 246,231.71/507 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 485.66
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