Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.13, 558 and 354.69
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 374.13, 558 and 354.69 is: 529.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374.13 : 558 = 354.69 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374.13/558 = 354.69/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374.13x = 558 × 354.69 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374.13x = 197,917.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,917.02/374.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 529.01
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