Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.50, 838.35 and 374.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 607.50, 838.35 and 374.76 is: 517.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607.50 : 838.35 = 374.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607.50/838.35 = 374.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607.50x = 838.35 × 374.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607.50x = 314,180.05 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,180.05/607.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 517.17
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