Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512, 769.08 and 296
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 512, 769.08 and 296 is: 444.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512 : 769.08 = 296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512/769.08 = 296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512x = 769.08 × 296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512x = 227,647.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,647.68/512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444.62
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