Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.40, 719.62 and 396.86
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 521.40, 719.62 and 396.86 is: 547.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
521.40 : 719.62 = 396.86 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
521.40/719.62 = 396.86/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
521.40x = 719.62 × 396.86 - Step 4: Simplify right side
521.40x = 285,588.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,588.39/521.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 547.73
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