Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512, 706.92 and 356.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 512, 706.92 and 356.48 is: 492.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512 : 706.92 = 356.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512/706.92 = 356.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512x = 706.92 × 356.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512x = 252,002.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,002.84/512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 492.19
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