Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657, 984.96 and 367.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 657, 984.96 and 367.92 is: 551.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
657 : 984.96 = 367.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
657/984.96 = 367.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
657x = 984.96 × 367.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
657x = 362,386.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 362,386.48/657 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 551.58
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