Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.50, 830.61 and 211.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 553.50, 830.61 and 211.50 is: 317.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
553.50 : 830.61 = 211.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
553.50/830.61 = 211.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
553.50x = 830.61 × 211.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
553.50x = 175,674.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,674.02/553.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317.39
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