Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.86, 781.41 and 228.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 520.86, 781.41 and 228.36 is: 342.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
520.86 : 781.41 = 228.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
520.86/781.41 = 228.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
520.86x = 781.41 × 228.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
520.86x = 178,442.79 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,442.79/520.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 342.59
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