Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.12, 817.44 and 288.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 545.12, 817.44 and 288.56 is: 432.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
545.12 : 817.44 = 288.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
545.12/817.44 = 288.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
545.12x = 817.44 × 288.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
545.12x = 235,880.49 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,880.49/545.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432.71
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