Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.26, 770 and 384.02
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 558.26, 770 and 384.02 is: 529.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
558.26 : 770 = 384.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
558.26/770 = 384.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
558.26x = 770 × 384.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
558.26x = 295,695.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 295,695.40/558.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 529.67
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