Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.25, 686.21 and 290.25
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 497.25, 686.21 and 290.25 is: 400.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497.25 : 686.21 = 290.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497.25/686.21 = 290.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497.25x = 686.21 × 290.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497.25x = 199,171.00 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,171.00/497.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400.55
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