Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.72, 725.76 and 387.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 482.72, 725.76 and 387.20 is: 582.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
482.72 : 725.76 = 387.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
482.72/725.76 = 387.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
482.72x = 725.76 × 387.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
482.72x = 281,014.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,014.27/482.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 582.15
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