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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.03, 761.06 and 439.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.03, 761.06 and 439.37 is: 606.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.03 : 761.06 = 439.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.03/761.06 = 439.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.03x = 761.06 × 439.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.03x = 334,380.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,380.93/551.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.83

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