Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.86, 746.73 and 386.34
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 541.86, 746.73 and 386.34 is: 532.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541.86 : 746.73 = 386.34 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541.86/746.73 = 386.34/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541.86x = 746.73 × 386.34 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541.86x = 288,491.67 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 288,491.67/541.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532.41
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