Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.89, 958.97 and 380.17
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 694.89, 958.97 and 380.17 is: 524.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
694.89 : 958.97 = 380.17 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
694.89/958.97 = 380.17/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
694.89x = 958.97 × 380.17 - Step 4: Simplify right side
694.89x = 364,567.33 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,567.33/694.89 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 524.64
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