Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585, 877.60 and 255.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 585, 877.60 and 255.92 is: 383.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
585 : 877.60 = 255.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
585/877.60 = 255.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
585x = 877.60 × 255.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
585x = 224,595.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,595.39/585 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 383.92
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