Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597, 895.86 and 255
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 597, 895.86 and 255 is: 382.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597 : 895.86 = 255 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597/895.86 = 255/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597x = 895.86 × 255 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597x = 228,444.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,444.30/597 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382.65
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