Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.32, 616.34 and 259
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 411.32, 616.34 and 259 is: 388.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
411.32 : 616.34 = 259 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
411.32/616.34 = 259/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
411.32x = 616.34 × 259 - Step 4: Simplify right side
411.32x = 159,632.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,632.06/411.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388.10
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