Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.71, 899.39 and 357
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 651.71, 899.39 and 357 is: 492.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
651.71 : 899.39 = 357 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
651.71/899.39 = 357/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
651.71x = 899.39 × 357 - Step 4: Simplify right side
651.71x = 321,082.23 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,082.23/651.71 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 492.68
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