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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.07, 758.25 and 439.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.07, 758.25 and 439.37 is: 605.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.07 : 758.25 = 439.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.07/758.25 = 439.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.07x = 758.25 × 439.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.07x = 333,148.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,148.51/550.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.65

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