Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.98, 765.78 and 334
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 554.98, 765.78 and 334 is: 460.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554.98 : 765.78 = 334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554.98/765.78 = 334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554.98x = 765.78 × 334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554.98x = 255,770.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 255,770.52/554.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 460.86
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