Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612, 918 and 392.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 612, 918 and 392.76 is: 589.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
612 : 918 = 392.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
612/918 = 392.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
612x = 918 × 392.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
612x = 360,553.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 360,553.68/612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 589.14
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