Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.68, 993.94 and 385.19
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 662.68, 993.94 and 385.19 is: 577.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
662.68 : 993.94 = 385.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
662.68/993.94 = 385.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
662.68x = 993.94 × 385.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
662.68x = 382,855.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 382,855.75/662.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577.74
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