Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646, 891.52 and 370
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 646, 891.52 and 370 is: 510.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
646 : 891.52 = 370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
646/891.52 = 370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
646x = 891.52 × 370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
646x = 329,862.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,862.40/646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 510.62
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