Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.01, 1,398 and 354.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 932.01, 1,398 and 354.48 is: 531.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
932.01 : 1,398 = 354.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
932.01/1,398 = 354.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
932.01x = 1,398 × 354.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
932.01x = 495,563.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,563.04/932.01 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 531.71
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