Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.40, 868.86 and 374.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 580.40, 868.86 and 374.56 is: 560.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580.40 : 868.86 = 374.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580.40/868.86 = 374.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580.40x = 868.86 × 374.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580.40x = 325,440.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,440.20/580.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 560.72
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