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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.50, 757.11 and 438.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.50, 757.11 and 438.66 is: 603.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.50 : 757.11 = 438.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.50/757.11 = 438.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.50x = 757.11 × 438.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.50x = 332,113.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,113.87/550.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.29

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