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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.30, 761.67 and 441.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.30, 761.67 and 441.78 is: 609.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.30 : 761.67 = 441.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.30/761.67 = 441.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.30x = 761.67 × 441.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.30x = 336,490.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,490.57/552.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.25

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