Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.25, 856.37 and 274.59
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 571.25, 856.37 and 274.59 is: 411.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571.25 : 856.37 = 274.59 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571.25/856.37 = 274.59/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571.25x = 856.37 × 274.59 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571.25x = 235,151.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,151.32/571.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 411.64
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