Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.65, 1,386 and 369.14
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 924.65, 1,386 and 369.14 is: 553.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
924.65 : 1,386 = 369.14 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
924.65/1,386 = 369.14/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
924.65x = 1,386 × 369.14 - Step 4: Simplify right side
924.65x = 511,621.11 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 511,621.11/924.65 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 553.32
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