Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.40, 760.80 and 550.78
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 552.40, 760.80 and 550.78 is: 758.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552.40 : 760.80 = 550.78 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552.40/760.80 = 550.78/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552.40x = 760.80 × 550.78 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552.40x = 419,033.42 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 419,033.42/552.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 758.57
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