Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.36, 1,290.54 and 347
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 860.36, 1,290.54 and 347 is: 520.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
860.36 : 1,290.54 = 347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
860.36/1,290.54 = 347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
860.36x = 1,290.54 × 347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
860.36x = 447,817.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 447,817.38/860.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 520.50
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