Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.99, 710.19 and 404.33
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 513.99, 710.19 and 404.33 is: 558.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513.99 : 710.19 = 404.33 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513.99/710.19 = 404.33/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513.99x = 710.19 × 404.33 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513.99x = 287,147.57 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,147.57/513.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 558.66
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