Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.98, 710.66 and 278.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 514.98, 710.66 and 278.92 is: 384.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
514.98 : 710.66 = 278.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
514.98/710.66 = 278.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
514.98x = 710.66 × 278.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
514.98x = 198,216.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,216.48/514.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 384.90
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