Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.73, 822 and 374.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 595.73, 822 and 374.99 is: 517.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
595.73 : 822 = 374.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
595.73/822 = 374.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
595.73x = 822 × 374.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
595.73x = 308,237.67 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 308,237.67/595.73 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 517.42
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