Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939, 1,409.14 and 331
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 939, 1,409.14 and 331 is: 496.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
939 : 1,409.14 = 331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
939/1,409.14 = 331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
939x = 1,409.14 × 331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
939x = 466,425.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 466,425.34/939 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496.73
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