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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.32, 758.52 and 439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.32, 758.52 and 439.44 is: 605.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.32 : 758.52 = 439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.32/758.52 = 439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.32x = 758.52 × 439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.32x = 333,324.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,324.03/550.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.69

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