Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.60, 770.37 and 331.45
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 514.60, 770.37 and 331.45 is: 496.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
514.60 : 770.37 = 331.45 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
514.60/770.37 = 331.45/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
514.60x = 770.37 × 331.45 - Step 4: Simplify right side
514.60x = 255,339.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 255,339.14/514.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496.19
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