Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518, 777.30 and 410
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 518, 777.30 and 410 is: 615.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
518 : 777.30 = 410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
518/777.30 = 410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
518x = 777.30 × 410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
518x = 318,693 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,693/518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 615.24
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