Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.56, 763.20 and 378.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 553.56, 763.20 and 378.60 is: 521.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
553.56 : 763.20 = 378.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
553.56/763.20 = 378.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
553.56x = 763.20 × 378.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
553.56x = 288,947.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 288,947.52/553.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521.98
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