Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.78, 758.77 and 384.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 550.78, 758.77 and 384.70 is: 529.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
550.78 : 758.77 = 384.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
550.78/758.77 = 384.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
550.78x = 758.77 × 384.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
550.78x = 291,898.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 291,898.82/550.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 529.97
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