Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.60, 878.40 and 326.00
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 585.60, 878.40 and 326.00 is: 488.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
585.60 : 878.40 = 326.00 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
585.60/878.40 = 326.00/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
585.60x = 878.40 × 326.00 - Step 4: Simplify right side
585.60x = 286,354.01 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,354.01/585.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 488.99
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