Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.76, 872.91 and 399.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 632.76, 872.91 and 399.75 is: 551.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
632.76 : 872.91 = 399.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
632.76/872.91 = 399.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
632.76x = 872.91 × 399.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
632.76x = 348,945.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,945.77/632.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 551.47
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