Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677, 934.34 and 401
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 677, 934.34 and 401 is: 553.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677 : 934.34 = 401 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677/934.34 = 401/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677x = 934.34 × 401 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677x = 374,670.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 374,670.34/677 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 553.43
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