Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650, 974 and 341.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 650, 974 and 341.60 is: 511.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
650 : 974 = 341.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
650/974 = 341.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
650x = 974 × 341.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
650x = 332,718.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 332,718.40/650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511.87
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