Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.12, 1,152.30 and 281.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 768.12, 1,152.30 and 281.52 is: 422.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
768.12 : 1,152.30 = 281.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
768.12/1,152.30 = 281.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
768.12x = 1,152.30 × 281.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
768.12x = 324,395.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,395.50/768.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 422.32
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