Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.82, 732.78 and 356.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 530.82, 732.78 and 356.28 is: 491.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
530.82 : 732.78 = 356.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
530.82/732.78 = 356.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
530.82x = 732.78 × 356.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
530.82x = 261,074.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 261,074.86/530.82 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 491.83
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