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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.80, 760.98 and 441.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.80, 760.98 and 441.28 is: 608.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.80 : 760.98 = 441.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.80/760.98 = 441.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.80x = 760.98 × 441.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.80x = 335,805.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,805.25/551.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.56

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