Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.52, 1,262 and 354.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 841.52, 1,262 and 354.48 is: 531.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
841.52 : 1,262 = 354.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
841.52/1,262 = 354.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
841.52x = 1,262 × 354.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
841.52x = 447,353.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 447,353.76/841.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 531.60
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