Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.98, 883.47 and 360.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 588.98, 883.47 and 360.50 is: 540.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588.98 : 883.47 = 360.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588.98/883.47 = 360.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588.98x = 883.47 × 360.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588.98x = 318,490.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,490.94/588.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 540.75
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