Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.50, 811.19 and 317.93
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 540.50, 811.19 and 317.93 is: 477.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540.50 : 811.19 = 317.93 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540.50/811.19 = 317.93/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540.50x = 811.19 × 317.93 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540.50x = 257,898.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,898.38/540.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477.15
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