Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636, 954 and 379.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 636, 954 and 379.68 is: 569.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
636 : 954 = 379.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
636/954 = 379.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
636x = 954 × 379.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
636x = 362,214.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 362,214.72/636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 569.52
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