Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634, 874.92 and 358
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 634, 874.92 and 358 is: 494.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
634 : 874.92 = 358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
634/874.92 = 358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
634x = 874.92 × 358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
634x = 313,221.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 313,221.36/634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494.04
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