Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716, 1,074 and 331.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 716, 1,074 and 331.24 is: 496.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
716 : 1,074 = 331.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
716/1,074 = 331.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
716x = 1,074 × 331.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
716x = 355,751.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,751.76/716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496.86
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