Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.27, 764.19 and 403.66
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 553.27, 764.19 and 403.66 is: 557.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
553.27 : 764.19 = 403.66 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
553.27/764.19 = 403.66/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
553.27x = 764.19 × 403.66 - Step 4: Simplify right side
553.27x = 308,470.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 308,470.92/553.27 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557.54
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