Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.78, 877.16 and 402.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 584.78, 877.16 and 402.12 is: 603.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584.78 : 877.16 = 402.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584.78/877.16 = 402.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584.78x = 877.16 × 402.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584.78x = 352,724.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,724.58/584.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 603.18
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