Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556, 767.46 and 349
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 556, 767.46 and 349 is: 481.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
556 : 767.46 = 349 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
556/767.46 = 349/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
556x = 767.46 × 349 - Step 4: Simplify right side
556x = 267,843.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 267,843.54/556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 481.73
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