Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678, 935.64 and 367.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 678, 935.64 and 367.50 is: 507.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
678 : 935.64 = 367.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
678/935.64 = 367.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
678x = 935.64 × 367.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
678x = 343,847.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 343,847.70/678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507.15
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