Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554, 764.88 and 347.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 554, 764.88 and 347.36 is: 479.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554 : 764.88 = 347.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554/764.88 = 347.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554x = 764.88 × 347.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554x = 265,688.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 265,688.72/554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479.58
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