Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.72, 518.92 and 281.46
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 345.72, 518.92 and 281.46 is: 422.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345.72 : 518.92 = 281.46 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345.72/518.92 = 281.46/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345.72x = 518.92 × 281.46 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345.72x = 146,055.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,055.22/345.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 422.47
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