Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.97, 837.23 and 372.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 557.97, 837.23 and 372.99 is: 559.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
557.97 : 837.23 = 372.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
557.97/837.23 = 372.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
557.97x = 837.23 × 372.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
557.97x = 312,281.79 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 312,281.79/557.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 559.68
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