Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.68, 660 and 372.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 439.68, 660 and 372.04 is: 558.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
439.68 : 660 = 372.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
439.68/660 = 372.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
439.68x = 660 × 372.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
439.68x = 245,546.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,546.40/439.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 558.47
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