Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.29, 782.71 and 290.63
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 521.29, 782.71 and 290.63 is: 436.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
521.29 : 782.71 = 290.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
521.29/782.71 = 290.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
521.29x = 782.71 × 290.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
521.29x = 227,479.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,479.48/521.29 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436.38
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