Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635, 876.42 and 359
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 635, 876.42 and 359 is: 495.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
635 : 876.42 = 359 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
635/876.42 = 359/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
635x = 876.42 × 359 - Step 4: Simplify right side
635x = 314,634.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,634.78/635 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 495.49
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