Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590, 814.20 and 383
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 590, 814.20 and 383 is: 528.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590 : 814.20 = 383 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590/814.20 = 383/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590x = 814.20 × 383 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590x = 311,838.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 311,838.60/590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528.54
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