Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.97, 809.67 and 387.81
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 586.97, 809.67 and 387.81 is: 534.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
586.97 : 809.67 = 387.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
586.97/809.67 = 387.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
586.97x = 809.67 × 387.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
586.97x = 313,998.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 313,998.12/586.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534.95
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