Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.10, 756.69 and 397.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 548.10, 756.69 and 397.60 is: 548.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
548.10 : 756.69 = 397.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
548.10/756.69 = 397.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
548.10x = 756.69 × 397.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
548.10x = 300,859.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 300,859.40/548.10 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548.91
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