Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.72, 461.82 and 288.58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 307.72, 461.82 and 288.58 is: 433.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307.72 : 461.82 = 288.58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307.72/461.82 = 288.58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307.72x = 461.82 × 288.58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307.72x = 133,272.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,272.02/307.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 433.10
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