Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.54, 1,014.81 and 388
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 676.54, 1,014.81 and 388 is: 582
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676.54 : 1,014.81 = 388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676.54/1,014.81 = 388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676.54x = 1,014.81 × 388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676.54x = 393,746.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 393,746.28/676.54 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 582
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