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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.77, 761.73 and 433.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.77, 761.73 and 433.82 is: 598.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.77 : 761.73 = 433.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.77/761.73 = 433.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.77x = 761.73 × 433.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.77x = 330,453.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,453.71/551.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.90

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