Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.48, 892 and 363.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 595.48, 892 and 363.64 is: 544.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
595.48 : 892 = 363.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
595.48/892 = 363.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
595.48x = 892 × 363.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
595.48x = 324,366.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,366.88/595.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544.71
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