Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.96, 902.88 and 344.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 600.96, 902.88 and 344.64 is: 517.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600.96 : 902.88 = 344.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600.96/902.88 = 344.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600.96x = 902.88 × 344.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600.96x = 311,168.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 311,168.56/600.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 517.79
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