Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.78, 789.34 and 334
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 526.78, 789.34 and 334 is: 500.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526.78 : 789.34 = 334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526.78/789.34 = 334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526.78x = 789.34 × 334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526.78x = 263,639.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,639.56/526.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 500.47
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