Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.59, 766.46 and 359.17
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 555.59, 766.46 and 359.17 is: 495.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555.59 : 766.46 = 359.17 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555.59/766.46 = 359.17/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555.59x = 766.46 × 359.17 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555.59x = 275,288.42 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,288.42/555.59 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 495.49
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