Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584, 876.24 and 356
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 584, 876.24 and 356 is: 534.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584 : 876.24 = 356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584/876.24 = 356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584x = 876.24 × 356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584x = 311,941.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 311,941.44/584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534.15
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