Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.38, 878.21 and 200.63
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 585.38, 878.21 and 200.63 is: 300.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
585.38 : 878.21 = 200.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
585.38/878.21 = 200.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
585.38x = 878.21 × 200.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
585.38x = 176,189.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,189.88/585.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300.99
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