Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525, 786.36 and 341.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 525, 786.36 and 341.88 is: 512.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
525 : 786.36 = 341.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
525/786.36 = 341.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
525x = 786.36 × 341.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
525x = 268,840.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 268,840.76/525 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 512.08
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