Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.92, 1,029.36 and 344.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 685.92, 1,029.36 and 344.16 is: 516.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
685.92 : 1,029.36 = 344.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
685.92/1,029.36 = 344.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
685.92x = 1,029.36 × 344.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
685.92x = 354,264.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 354,264.54/685.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516.48
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