Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.04, 892.56 and 338
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 595.04, 892.56 and 338 is: 507
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
595.04 : 892.56 = 338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
595.04/892.56 = 338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
595.04x = 892.56 × 338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
595.04x = 301,685.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,685.28/595.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507
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