Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675, 931.50 and 364.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 675, 931.50 and 364.50 is: 503.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
675 : 931.50 = 364.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
675/931.50 = 364.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
675x = 931.50 × 364.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
675x = 339,531.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,531.75/675 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503.01
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