Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.68, 799.02 and 276
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 532.68, 799.02 and 276 is: 414
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532.68 : 799.02 = 276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532.68/799.02 = 276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532.68x = 799.02 × 276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532.68x = 220,529.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,529.52/532.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414
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