Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.38, 914.43 and 257.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 609.38, 914.43 and 257.96 is: 387.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609.38 : 914.43 = 257.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609.38/914.43 = 257.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609.38x = 914.43 × 257.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609.38x = 235,886.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,886.36/609.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387.09
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