Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.09, 864 and 370.05
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 575.09, 864 and 370.05 is: 555.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575.09 : 864 = 370.05 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575.09/864 = 370.05/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575.09x = 864 × 370.05 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575.09x = 319,723.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,723.20/575.09 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555.96
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