Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.49, 710 and 281.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 514.49, 710 and 281.62 is: 388.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
514.49 : 710 = 281.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
514.49/710 = 281.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
514.49x = 710 × 281.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
514.49x = 199,950.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,950.20/514.49 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388.64
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