Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551, 760 and 354.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 551, 760 and 354.44 is: 488.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
551 : 760 = 354.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
551/760 = 354.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
551x = 760 × 354.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
551x = 269,374.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 269,374.40/551 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 488.88
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