Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656, 984 and 367.46
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 656, 984 and 367.46 is: 551.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
656 : 984 = 367.46 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
656/984 = 367.46/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
656x = 984 × 367.46 - Step 4: Simplify right side
656x = 361,580.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 361,580.64/656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 551.19
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