Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650, 897 and 374.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 650, 897 and 374.16 is: 516.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
650 : 897 = 374.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
650/897 = 374.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
650x = 897 × 374.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
650x = 335,621.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 335,621.52/650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516.34
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