Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513, 769.41 and 282
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 513, 769.41 and 282 is: 422.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513 : 769.41 = 282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513/769.41 = 282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513x = 769.41 × 282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513x = 216,973.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,973.62/513 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 422.95
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