Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.24, 906.36 and 262
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 604.24, 906.36 and 262 is: 393
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604.24 : 906.36 = 262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604.24/906.36 = 262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604.24x = 906.36 × 262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604.24x = 237,466.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 237,466.32/604.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 393
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