Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.73, 762.29 and 386.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 508.73, 762.29 and 386.62 is: 579.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508.73 : 762.29 = 386.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508.73/762.29 = 386.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508.73x = 762.29 × 386.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508.73x = 294,716.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 294,716.56/508.73 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 579.32
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