Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.13, 870.99 and 256.14
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 581.13, 870.99 and 256.14 is: 383.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581.13 : 870.99 = 256.14 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581.13/870.99 = 256.14/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581.13x = 870.99 × 256.14 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581.13x = 223,095.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,095.38/581.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 383.90
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