Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.76, 741.30 and 432.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 536.76, 741.30 and 432.99 is: 597.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
536.76 : 741.30 = 432.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
536.76/741.30 = 432.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
536.76x = 741.30 × 432.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
536.76x = 320,975.49 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 320,975.49/536.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 597.99
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