Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.16, 712.40 and 403.91
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 516.16, 712.40 and 403.91 is: 557.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
516.16 : 712.40 = 403.91 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
516.16/712.40 = 403.91/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
516.16x = 712.40 × 403.91 - Step 4: Simplify right side
516.16x = 287,742.93 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,742.93/516.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557.47
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