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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.64, 759.24 and 439.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.64, 759.24 and 439.76 is: 606.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.64 : 759.24 = 439.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.64/759.24 = 439.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.64x = 759.24 × 439.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.64x = 333,883.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,883.38/550.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.36

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