Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519, 716 and 332.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 519, 716 and 332.16 is: 458.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519 : 716 = 332.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519/716 = 332.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519x = 716 × 332.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519x = 237,826.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 237,826.56/519 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458.24
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