Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.98, 762.06 and 331
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 551.98, 762.06 and 331 is: 456.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
551.98 : 762.06 = 331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
551.98/762.06 = 331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
551.98x = 762.06 × 331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
551.98x = 252,241.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,241.86/551.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456.98
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