Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589, 812.82 and 382
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 589, 812.82 and 382 is: 527.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
589 : 812.82 = 382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
589/812.82 = 382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
589x = 812.82 × 382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
589x = 310,497.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 310,497.24/589 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527.16
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