Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549, 757.62 and 342.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 549, 757.62 and 342.12 is: 472.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
549 : 757.62 = 342.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
549/757.62 = 342.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
549x = 757.62 × 342.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
549x = 259,196.95 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,196.95/549 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472.13
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