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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.52, 757.20 and 444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.52, 757.20 and 444.80 is: 666.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.52 : 757.20 = 444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.52/757.20 = 444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.52x = 757.20 × 444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.52x = 336,802.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,802.56/505.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.25

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