Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.50, 824.20 and 442.78
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 551.50, 824.20 and 442.78 is: 661.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
551.50 : 824.20 = 442.78 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
551.50/824.20 = 442.78/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
551.50x = 824.20 × 442.78 - Step 4: Simplify right side
551.50x = 364,939.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,939.28/551.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 661.72
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