Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600, 900 and 258.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 600, 900 and 258.24 is: 387.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600 : 900 = 258.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600/900 = 258.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600x = 900 × 258.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600x = 232,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 232,416/600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387.36
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