Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.32, 837.36 and 342.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 559.32, 837.36 and 342.24 is: 512.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
559.32 : 837.36 = 342.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
559.32/837.36 = 342.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
559.32x = 837.36 × 342.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
559.32x = 286,578.09 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,578.09/559.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 512.37
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