Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.60, 884.52 and 265
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 589.60, 884.52 and 265 is: 397.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
589.60 : 884.52 = 265 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
589.60/884.52 = 265/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
589.60x = 884.52 × 265 - Step 4: Simplify right side
589.60x = 234,397.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,397.80/589.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397.55
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