Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.80, 762.87 and 304.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 552.80, 762.87 and 304.12 is: 419.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552.80 : 762.87 = 304.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552.80/762.87 = 304.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552.80x = 762.87 × 304.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552.80x = 232,001.43 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 232,001.43/552.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419.68
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