Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.90, 823.20 and 387.00
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 596.90, 823.20 and 387.00 is: 533.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
596.90 : 823.20 = 387.00 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
596.90/823.20 = 387.00/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
596.90x = 823.20 × 387.00 - Step 4: Simplify right side
596.90x = 318,575.69 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,575.69/596.90 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 533.72
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