Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.60, 822 and 365.38
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 547.60, 822 and 365.38 is: 548.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
547.60 : 822 = 365.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
547.60/822 = 365.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
547.60x = 822 × 365.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
547.60x = 300,342.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 300,342.36/547.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548.47
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