Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525, 724.50 and 317.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 525, 724.50 and 317.96 is: 438.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
525 : 724.50 = 317.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
525/724.50 = 317.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
525x = 724.50 × 317.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
525x = 230,362.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,362.02/525 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438.78
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