Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.08, 797.74 and 257.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 532.08, 797.74 and 257.88 is: 386.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532.08 : 797.74 = 257.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532.08/797.74 = 257.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532.08x = 797.74 × 257.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532.08x = 205,721.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,721.19/532.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 386.64
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