Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.36, 757.80 and 342
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 549.36, 757.80 and 342 is: 471.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
549.36 : 757.80 = 342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
549.36/757.80 = 342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
549.36x = 757.80 × 342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
549.36x = 259,167.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,167.60/549.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471.76
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