Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.40, 867.84 and 508.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 581.40, 867.84 and 508.50 is: 759.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581.40 : 867.84 = 508.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581.40/867.84 = 508.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581.40x = 867.84 × 508.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581.40x = 441,296.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 441,296.64/581.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 759.02
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