Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.04, 880.56 and 330
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 587.04, 880.56 and 330 is: 495
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
587.04 : 880.56 = 330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
587.04/880.56 = 330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
587.04x = 880.56 × 330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
587.04x = 290,584.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 290,584.80/587.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 495
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