Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.74, 938.61 and 283.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 625.74, 938.61 and 283.50 is: 425.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
625.74 : 938.61 = 283.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
625.74/938.61 = 283.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
625.74x = 938.61 × 283.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
625.74x = 266,095.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 266,095.94/625.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425.25
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