Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656, 905.28 and 380
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 656, 905.28 and 380 is: 524.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
656 : 905.28 = 380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
656/905.28 = 380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
656x = 905.28 × 380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
656x = 344,006.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,006.40/656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 524.40
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