Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522, 720.54 and 315
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 522, 720.54 and 315 is: 434.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
522 : 720.54 = 315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
522/720.54 = 315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
522x = 720.54 × 315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
522x = 226,970.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,970.10/522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434.81
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