Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.50, 903.76 and 260.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 602.50, 903.76 and 260.50 is: 390.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602.50 : 903.76 = 260.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602.50/903.76 = 260.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602.50x = 903.76 × 260.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602.50x = 235,429.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,429.48/602.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 390.75
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