Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548, 756.24 and 364
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 548, 756.24 and 364 is: 502.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
548 : 756.24 = 364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
548/756.24 = 364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
548x = 756.24 × 364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
548x = 275,271.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,271.36/548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502.32
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