Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.16, 942 and 380.61
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 627.16, 942 and 380.61 is: 571.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
627.16 : 942 = 380.61 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
627.16/942 = 380.61/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
627.16x = 942 × 380.61 - Step 4: Simplify right side
627.16x = 358,534.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,534.62/627.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 571.68
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