Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369, 554.76 and 288
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 369, 554.76 and 288 is: 432.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369 : 554.76 = 288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369/554.76 = 288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369x = 554.76 × 288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369x = 159,770.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,770.88/369 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432.98
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