Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.52, 685.28 and 289.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 496.52, 685.28 and 289.52 is: 399.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
496.52 : 685.28 = 289.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
496.52/685.28 = 289.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
496.52x = 685.28 × 289.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
496.52x = 198,402.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,402.27/496.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399.59
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