Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.76, 829.04 and 389.94
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 552.76, 829.04 and 389.94 is: 584.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552.76 : 829.04 = 389.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552.76/829.04 = 389.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552.76x = 829.04 × 389.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552.76x = 323,275.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 323,275.86/552.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 584.84
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