Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641, 884.58 and 365
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 641, 884.58 and 365 is: 503.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641 : 884.58 = 365 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641/884.58 = 365/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641x = 884.58 × 365 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641x = 322,871.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 322,871.70/641 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503.70
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