Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.24, 878.40 and 393
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 585.24, 878.40 and 393 is: 589.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
585.24 : 878.40 = 393 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
585.24/878.40 = 393/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
585.24x = 878.40 × 393 - Step 4: Simplify right side
585.24x = 345,211.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 345,211.20/585.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 589.86
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