Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583, 874.50 and 399.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 583, 874.50 and 399.84 is: 599.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
583 : 874.50 = 399.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
583/874.50 = 399.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
583x = 874.50 × 399.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
583x = 349,660.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 349,660.08/583 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 599.76
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