Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.29, 837.14 and 342.02
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 558.29, 837.14 and 342.02 is: 512.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
558.29 : 837.14 = 342.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
558.29/837.14 = 342.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
558.29x = 837.14 × 342.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
558.29x = 286,319.01 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,319.01/558.29 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 512.85
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