Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520, 716 and 408.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 520, 716 and 408.96 is: 563.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
520 : 716 = 408.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
520/716 = 408.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
520x = 716 × 408.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
520x = 292,815.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 292,815.36/520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 563.11
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