Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.70, 1,326 and 364.10
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 883.70, 1,326 and 364.10 is: 546.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
883.70 : 1,326 = 364.10 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
883.70/1,326 = 364.10/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
883.70x = 1,326 × 364.10 - Step 4: Simplify right side
883.70x = 482,796.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 482,796.60/883.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 546.34
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