Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.79, 565.34 and 282.03
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 409.79, 565.34 and 282.03 is: 389.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
409.79 : 565.34 = 282.03 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
409.79/565.34 = 282.03/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
409.79x = 565.34 × 282.03 - Step 4: Simplify right side
409.79x = 159,441.43 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,441.43/409.79 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389.09
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