Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.56, 784 and 306.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 522.56, 784 and 306.32 is: 459.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
522.56 : 784 = 306.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
522.56/784 = 306.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
522.56x = 784 × 306.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
522.56x = 240,154.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,154.88/522.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459.57
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