Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.07, 829.82 and 275.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 554.07, 829.82 and 275.92 is: 413.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554.07 : 829.82 = 275.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554.07/829.82 = 275.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554.07x = 829.82 × 275.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554.07x = 228,962.55 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,962.55/554.07 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 413.24
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