Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.38, 861.71 and 391.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 624.38, 861.71 and 391.50 is: 540.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
624.38 : 861.71 = 391.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
624.38/861.71 = 391.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
624.38x = 861.71 × 391.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
624.38x = 337,357.51 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 337,357.51/624.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 540.31
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