Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585, 877.50 and 328.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 585, 877.50 and 328.52 is: 492.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
585 : 877.50 = 328.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
585/877.50 = 328.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
585x = 877.50 × 328.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
585x = 288,276.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 288,276.30/585 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 492.78
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