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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.36, 761.47 and 439.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.36, 761.47 and 439.33 is: 605.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.36 : 761.47 = 439.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.36/761.47 = 439.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.36x = 761.47 × 439.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.36x = 334,536.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,536.12/552.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.65

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