Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511, 765.28 and 293.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 511, 765.28 and 293.92 is: 440.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511 : 765.28 = 293.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511/765.28 = 293.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511x = 765.28 × 293.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511x = 224,931.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,931.10/511 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 440.18
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