Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639, 881.82 and 363
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 639, 881.82 and 363 is: 500.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
639 : 881.82 = 363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
639/881.82 = 363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
639x = 881.82 × 363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
639x = 320,100.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 320,100.66/639 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 500.94
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